Date de Décès: 2004-05-29
Date de Parution: 2004-10-08
Source: None
Eric Winslow Vincent - January 24, 1932 - May 29, 2004 - 72, Halifax, passed away May 29, 2004, at home after a short illness. Born in Wolfville, he was the son of the late Winslow C. Vincent and Isabel (Richardson) Vincent. In his younger years he played hockey for the Kentville Wildcats, St. Mary's Juniors and the Halifax Fire Department. Eric was a member of the Halifax Fire Department, retiring as District Chief after 30 years service. He served for 35 years with the Halifax Civic Credit Union and was a member of the Board of Directors. His happiest time was spent at his cottage of 30 years in Melville, Pictou Co. and as a member of the Northumberland Links. He was a member of Bayers Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Chandler (Channie) Bailey; sons, Paul (Karen), Dartmouth; Peter (Jackie) and Mark (Susan), Halifax; proud Grampy to Kelly, Bedford; Megan, Dartmouth; Erin, Joshua, Cory and Jacob, Halifax. He is also survived by brothers, Arthur (Nona), Noel, Kenneth (Blanche), Shediac; sister, Connie (Bill) Richardson, Bedford, and his mother-in-law, Alice Bailey Tobin, Halifax. He was predeceased by a brother, Garth. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road. A private family service will be held. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, 835-0166