Obituary of Eric George Wright

Eric George Wright 62 of Bridgewater passed away peacefully Wednesday August 24, 2011 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Saint Jean, Quebec, he was the son of the late George and Bertha (MacDonald) Wright. Eric was a true outdoors men, who loved everything nature had to offer. He was an avid canoeist and enjoyed sharing many canoe trips with friends. He enjoyed spending time volunteering with Duke of Edinburgh Awards and more recently at the Lunenburg Fisheries Museum. He was retired from the Military after serving over 30 years, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 24, Bridgewater. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Eric is survived by his wife Marland Kenny; daughter, Michele (Bobby) Stevenson, Charlottetown, PEI; Sons, Christopher Wright, Charlottetown, PEI; Craig (Brittany Stephen) Wright, Charlottetown, PEI; grandchildren, Katelynn, Denver, Blake. Sister, Barb (Wayne) Varner, Lower Sackville; Brother, Greg (Carolyn) Wright, Dartmouth. Half sisters, Joan Flynn, Montreal, Quebec; Ruth Allen, Brampton, Ontario; along with several nieces and nephews. Step children; Mary Kenny; Victoria (Chris Cudmore) Kenny, Jackie (Josh Stanley) Kenny; Karl Kenny; Michael Kenny, all residing in Charlottetown, PEI. Step grandchildren ; Hayden, Lucus, Owen, Olivia, Tayah. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, August 29 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Ron Appleton officiating. There will be 1 hour visitation prior to the service in the church starting at 1 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in Prince Edward Island. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in Eric’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.