Obituary of Eric Roderick Quilty

Eric Roderick Quilty

Jeffrey’s, NL

August 26, 1948 – November 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Roderick Quilty announce his passing at Sir Thomas Rodick Hospital on November 2, 2024, at the age of 76 years.

Eric will be greatly missed by his daughter Erica (Dion) Gillam of South Branch; his pride & joy, Danielle, his only grandchild; his partner Barb; brothers:  Robert (Linda) Quilty of Jeffrey’s, Paul (Trudy) Quilty of Jeffrey’s, Jerome (Audrey) Quilty of Maidstone, Alban (Mary) Quilty of Corner Brook, Alphonsus (Wanda) Quilty of Jeffrey’s; sisters: Martina (Michael) Chaffey of Codroy, Lillian (Allan)  Fillatre of Stony Plain, AB, Marcella (Craig) Gillis of Lucasville, NS; sis-in-law Karen Quilty of Highlands; brother-in-law Joseph Walsh of St. Alban’s. Barb’s family:  Michelle Legge, Karen White, Jenelle (Gregory) Bennett and Stephen Bennett.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph & Honora Quilty; wife Elaine Quilty nee Alley; parents-in-law Roy & Edna Alley; his sister Josephine Walsh, brother Carl Quilty;

Eric began working in the lumber woods at a young age with Bowater’s then later with Kruger. He left the province of NL for AB with his wife Elaine in 1996 where they lived together until her passing in 2008.  It was in Alberta that he began a second career path in the oil and gas industry.

Upon his return to NL, 18 years later, he met his partner Barb, with whom he enjoyed camping with and enjoying quiet time at home.

Eric was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and partner who worked hard all his life to provide for his family.  He loved the outdoors, hunting or just being in the woods. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Eric was a kind and gentle soul who will be missed by all.  We will love you forever.

Respecting Eric’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be a grave side burial on Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Anglican Cemetery in Robinson’s, with Bill Matchem officiating.