Eric REDMOND Obituary
A life lived July 25, 1938 - September 28, 2011. A life shared with his beloved Sandra since their marriage October 23, 1965. He expressed that love every day. Born on Rae Crest farm in Cape Breton to Robert and Katherine Redmond, one of five siblings. Predeceased by his dear sister Georgie in Alberta and brother Richard in North Carolina. Survived by sisters Olive in Nova Scotia and Patricia in Massachusetts. Eric's career was in the Canadian military with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. He was a paratrooper, a para instructor, a lineman and a communications equipment technician. His postings were the School at CFB Kingston, 2nd Airborne Signal Troop at Camp Borden, No. 2 Signal Squadron Airborne Element at Camp Petawawa, CFB Halifax, CFS Carp, NDHQ and CFS Leitrim. He served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Egypt and at Alert in the Northwest Territories. He was a recipient of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. Eric was always passionate about the land and its stewardship - from the farm overlooking Sydney harbour, to Pope Island in Passamaquoddy Bay, to the cottage at Windmill Point on Campobello Island - all such special places to him. He also had an affinity for animals and over the years had many a special pal. The simplicities and the complexities of life intrigued him. He was an insightful and caring man. Thank you to Drs. Hasson, Morassut, Pagé, Quinn, Thijssen, Cagiannos, McDonald, Pierscianowski, Bugeja, Dales, Bencze and Caskey. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. A life cherished.
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Malcolm Hallick
October 15, 2011
Sandra
Marian and I are very saddened to hear of Eric's passing. I first served with Eric in the mid 1950s and our careers crossed paths several times.
He was always a gentleman and I always respected his opinion. We will miss him.
Rose-Marie Batley
October 15, 2011
Sandra
I was sorry to hear of Eric's passing. You were both so courageous through his illness. May the thoughts of your friends and family and your many memories bring you comfort in this sad time.
October 13, 2011
Sandra;
We were saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gordie & Carol-Ann Matthews
Pugwash, Nova Scotia
Dave Mcbride
October 8, 2011
Words can not express my sorrow. It has taken until this time to come to terms with the passing of a dear and cherished friend. Only a few people called me "Davie" and I was honoured he was one of these special people. Rest easy, my friend, you have suffered long enough and now can spread the wings of freedom without any bounds.
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October 8, 2011
We are so sorry to get the news of Eric's passing. We'll be in touch soon.
Sharon and Will MacKenzie - Calgary
October 7, 2011
Sandra, Barb and I were very sorry to hear of Eric"s passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will proably not remember us but we will never forget the night you and Eric had dinner with us at our home. I was a private working for Eric at NDHQ and Barb was to serve a whole salmon as the entree. Barb placed the salmon from the oven onto a platter and as she was bringing it to the table the platter exploded into a thousand pieces. We had pork chops form the freezer that evening. A night neither Barb or I will ever forget.
Dave and Barb Crittenden
Dave Marilyn Croke
October 5, 2011
Sandra
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Eric was such a great friend to the both of us.
Susan Garlough
October 5, 2011
Dear Sandra,
We were very sad to hear of Eric's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Susan and Lorne Garlough
Ted Campbell
October 5, 2011
To the Redmond Family,
Please accept my condolences. Eric Redmond was a fine soldier and good man. He will be missed.
VVV
mick campbell
October 5, 2011
see you eric... a good man and a good jumper.
mick campbell
October 5, 2011
Sandra,
So sad to hear of Eric's passing, a fellow Cape Bretoner and a good friend, sincere condolences.
Hector & Laurette MacKinnon
Frank (Dutch) de Koning
October 5, 2011
You have wings again brother jumper....
Marjie and Tom
October 5, 2011
Though we knew Eric for far too short a time, we counted him as a close friend and admired the passion he brought to everything – most especially you, the centre of his life. We will miss him. Both of you are in our hearts.
Eloise Gowan
October 5, 2011
Dear Sandra.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
With sincere sympathy,
Nathan Cooper
October 4, 2011
Sandra,
It's very difficult to believe that Eric is gone but as they say we will always have the memories.
On the day he passed away, as I was taking down the pop tent that he gave us for the grandkids' enjoyment, I said to Diane "I must call Eric".
I'm so sorry that I didn't get a chance to have at least one more conversation with him. I so enjoyed our talks and marvelled at his ability to recall things that had happened many years ago.
Eric had quite an impact upon me as a young soldier, trying to find my way in the newness and vastness of the military and indeed life in general. He truly was my mentor. Oh, he was tough, and there were times when I thought, "is he my friend, or is this big Cape Bretoner trying to destroy me"! There were numerous comments that ended in ..."dumb Newfie..!" I very quickly came to understand that Eric was in fact looking out for me and helping me find my way. As I look back upon those years, I see that he truly was a great leader.
Eric was also a man of principle who was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in no matter the consequences.
I hope Eric understood that his strength of character, his love of the land, caring for animals, and his love and loyalty to you have in some way helped shape those of us who had the priviledge to know and work with him.
Diane ane I are here to help you through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Nathan and Diane
Bonnie Fawcett
October 4, 2011
Dear Sandra,
I am so very so to hear of the loss of your dearly beloved, Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I send my deep sympathy. Bonnie Fawcett
October 4, 2011
Sandra
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Curves, Barrhaven
Christine Daze
October 4, 2011
Dear Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you and I pray that the love of others around you now, will give comfort at such a difficult time. Sincerely , Christine Daze and family
October 4, 2011
Dear Sandra:
Eric's death is a sad even for me.
It was not unusual to send time reminiscing over the many adventures we had in early childhood and as teenagers. We spent many hours horse back riding through field and forest. He will be greatly missed. I will always remember him as and intelligent and loving friend.
I send you my warm sypmpathy.
Malcolm Lantz
Ron&Carol Byers
October 4, 2011
Dear Sandra,
We were so very saddened to hear that the valiant struggle with Eric’s health problems was not rewarded with more years of happiness together for you both. Our hearts ache with you as you try to deal with such a loss and we want to help even if it is only to give you the comforting thoughts of friends who care about you. We wish you courage and peace and look forward to seeing you again in Victoria.
- Ron and Carol Byers
James E Steed
October 4, 2011
Fair winds my Brother.
Canadian Airborne Brotherhood
October 4, 2011
We have lost a darn good soldier,tradesman and friend to many of us from the Signal Corps. My condolences to the family. May he rest in Peace-V V V
Terry Murphy,Kingston
Jeff Bulach
October 4, 2011
Dear Sandra,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Eric’s passing. We were friends since 1961 from our days in Petawawa. He was a real gentleman and a caring soul. He will be sadly missed at our monthly lunches.
Rest in peace my dear friend, you earned it.
October 4, 2011
The Redmond Family,
We are so sorry to of Mr. Redmond's passing. It was always a pleasure to see him come in to the lab. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Shelley, Lynn, Kim, Kat and Sherri ( the girls at the Barrhaven Lab)
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