Eric STRICKLAND Port aux Basques, NL (Formerly of Petites) April 27, 1926 - May 8, 2007 It is with great sadness that the family and friends of the late Eric Strickland announce his passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on Tuesday, May 8th, 2007, at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories one sister Irene Collins, Kippens; one brother Charles, Lunnenberg, N.S.; friend Joan Anderson, Port aux Basques; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was predeceased by parents Henry and Sarah Jane (nee Harris) Strickland; wife Ruby (nee Strickland); friend Jessie Frances; brothers: Allan (Eva, nee: Bryan) and Rendell, and brother-in-law Stanley Collins. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port aux Basques on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 11th at 3:30 p.m. from Wesley United Church with Reverend Pat Ritchie officiating. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, TCH. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the United Church Local Fund or St. James Cemetery Fund.