passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving husband and best friend of Robin. Adored father and father-in-law of Eric Johnston, Mary-Jean and Chris Hart, Leah-Ann and Douglas McTague, Debbie and Mark Shea, and Jayne and Shaun Flett. Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Zoey, Brooke and Stephanie, Sarah and Jack, Symone and Shaun, Jesse and Chevylee, Lagan and Jarrad, Samuel and Sarah, Harmony, and Eric and Shania.
Doting great-grandfather of his “little Darlings” and admired brother, brother in-law and uncle.
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.”Messages to Eric’s family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Dear Effie Charitable Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be made at https://deareffie.co.nz
A private service for Eric will be held.