Eric Reynolds Long

Eric was born and raised in St. Johnsbury, Vermont and was the son of the late E. Marguerite (Peg) Long and Earle Long. He was a proud graduate of St Johnsbury Academy and Vermont Technical College.

Eric was the proprietor of Main Street Exxon in Buzzards Bay for many years. He later developed the property into a successful strip mall and established Timberline Power Equipment at the same location. He was most recently the owner of Clay Pond Power Equipment in Monument Beach in the same building once owned by his father, from whom he inherited his mechanical ability.

Eric was a master mechanic who didn't not need a computer to diagnose a mechanical problem and was renowned as the go-to-guy for all things Volkswagen. He also mentored many budding mechanics throughout his life as well as a future engineer. Eric was known for his daredevil shenanigans, dry sense of humor and irreverent wisecracking. Some of his adventures are legend, such as the time he and his friend Howard took an Easy Rider-esque cross-country motorcycle trip but much to their chagrin, had to make the return trip with motorcycles in the back of a U Haul van.

Eric was happiest spending time at the log cabin he built in Newark Vermont and enjoying the surrounding outdoor with his beloved dog Jack. He also enjoyed golfing, target shooting and more recently gardening. He was a very talented cook who loved to prepare and share a meal with family and friends. His most cherished role was that of father of his beloved daughter Erica. He loved his family, friends and jack. All who knew him benefited from the generous and gentle-hearted nature that lay beneath his sometimes gruff, tough guy exterior.

In addition to Erica, he is survived by his father Earle Long and his wife Mary Anne of Hauula, HI, his sister Michal Dalton and her husband Ed of Jamaica Plain, MA, his brother Tim and his wife Cheryl of Logan, UT ,and a niece Elisabeth Dalton of Jamaica Plain ,MA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews Tim, Josh, Jake, Liz, and Sariah of CA and many good friends.

The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the care and support that friend Walter Kliche provided to Eric throughout his illness.

Visiting hours will be Sunday June 15, 2014 from 4 to 7 pm at the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne, MA. A funeral service will be held at 6:30 pm.

Donations in Eric's memory made by made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116 or to a charity of your choice