Eric Richard Moore – 70, Greenfield and
Portaupique, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with his loving family by
his side. Born in Truro, he was the youngest son of the late Edward
and Hazel (Maynard) Moore.
Eric was a strong, courageous man that loved his family and
living at his camp in Greenfield for many years. He loved hunting and
fishing. Eric worked at Department of Highways with his brother, Leon,
and also worked in the woods for years.
Eric is survived by his sisters, Shirley Sibley, Truro
Heights; Diane (John) Sabourin, Harmony; Gloria McNutt, Bible Hill;
Lillian (Eric) MacKay, Truro; Shelley (Norman) McKeil, Doaktown, New
Brunswick; Wanda McLean, Truro; brothers, Clarence (Ellen) Moore,
Harmony; Bill Moore (Nadine MacKay), Harmony; Leon (Rose) Moore,
Portaupique; Gary (Jamie) Moore, Holtville, New Brunswick; several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters,
Rose Tufts, Ruth Davison, Valerie Moore; brothers, Sylvester Moore,
Wayne Moore; nephew, Joey MacKay; several aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews.
A special thank you is extended to Robert Pluigers for
everything he did for Eric, as well as Palliative Care Team, Hospice
Team, nurses, CCAs and Colchester East Hants Health Centre who took
excellent care of Eric during his time there.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13,
2026, at Harmony Cemetery, Harmony Ridge Road, Harmony, Pastor Jeremy
Kauffman officiating. If so desired, donations in Eric’s
memory to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of
comfort and memories may be shared at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com