Eric Newton Vanderhulst

Eric Newton Vanderhulst passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 6, 2024, at Listowel Memorial Hospital in his 49th year.

 

The loving husband of Ellen (Windsor) for 21 years, Eric was the proud dad of Benjamin. He was the son of Yvonne and the son of Gary, the brother of Melissa (Bryan) Stiefel and the grandson of Oma Elizabeth.

 

He is survived by his father-in-law Bill and Kathy Windsor and brother-in-law Martin Windsor.

 

He was the special brother of Charles and Tina Fisher and family, Corey and Elissa Chevrier and goddaughter Madison.

 

Eric will be missed by good friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

 

He was predeceased by Opa Abel and Grandmother Marnie.

 

Eric was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to entertain at his lakeside home in New Brunswick, enjoyed the outdoors and especially liked to snowmobile.

 

Eric retired as a warrant officer after 20 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Eric served on two tours to Afghanistan and one tour to Kuwait. His job took him all over Canada and he was able to see the beauty of Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

 

Eric saw beauty in everything and was grateful for his time with us. He will be remembered for his humour and his knowing smile.

 

Cremation has taken place. A private ceremony will take place at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to Veterans Emergency Transition Services or Wounded Warriors Canada would be appreciated.

 

Donation cheques may be sent to Box 340, Brussels, N0G 1H0.

 

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca