Eric David Arthur Tomkinson passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital at the age of 76 on Friday December 29th, 2023.
Survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of 39 years. His beloved children Gwen (Shawn), Robin (Sheri) and Lynn. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Ethan, Tyler, Sydney, Sam, and Mason
Eric was born on August 31, 1947, in Weston, Ontario. He moved to Barrie, Ontario and worked for Sunoco until his retirement in 2002.
He will be laid to rest at Glendale Memorial in Etobicoke next to his parents, Samuel, and Doris Tomkinson, alongside his brother Brian Tomkinson.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are welcome to the Diabetes foundation or the Heart and Stroke.
Leita Handy
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Sorry for your loss, Margaret & family
Sheila & Gary Wallace
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Our sincere condolences Margaret and family.
Eric was a quiet gentle soul. Always a smile.
He will be missed.
paul tomkinson
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Eric will be missed by many people me included.
Jeannie McGregor
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Our hearts and love is with the family at this time.
By the love and light of his family, his legacy continues.
To a life well lived, and blessed.
God bless.
Jeannie & Rick McGregor
Meisha, and Melissa and Rob Achal.
Cathie Dadoun
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Margaret and family, our deepest condolences on losing Eric. We remember him as a happy guy with lots of stories. Wishing you strength and good memories at this time.
Cathie & George
AMANDA REILLY
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023To the family, my heart is with you. It is going to be so weird not see uncle Eric at all the family functions. He was a great laugh to be with and he will be sorely missed. Love and hugs, Amanda
Deans Family
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Goodbye Uncle Eric, although our time was short together, it was a pleasure to have known you. RIP
Rodney Elliott
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023I loved your stories Eric, your advice was always sound. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Lorraine Wilson
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Eric will be missed by so many people.
Pamela Seidel
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Margaret and family, I’m so sorry for your great loss. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Rick Livingstone
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023Very saddened to hear this news. My condolences to you Marg and the whole family. Eric was a kind and gentle fellow with a wry sense of humour and a few stories to tell. You will be missed by everyone.
Kuchar Family
Posted on: Saturday, December 30, 2023We are thinking of you all. Rest in peace Eric.
Brad Rice
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023Please know we are thinking of you during this painful time. As your work family, we are here for you.
Marc Corlett
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023Dear Margaret, Gwen, Robin and Lynn,
I’m so sorry to hear about Eric. On Sherin Ct. I always remember him with a smile and a witty comment, usually as my dad (Mas) had enlisted Eric’s help to fix something!
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Marc & Sue Corlett & family
Brenda Worsfold
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023My deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family
Joan Tomkinson
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023My thoughts go out to Margaret, Gwen, Lynn and all grandchildren.
Eric will be missed by all of us.
I miss the many phone calls over the years with Al(my husband) and myself.
Joan Tomkinson
Brian Inglis sr
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023My Deepest Condolences Margaret & Family I first met Eric we were in Scouts & Cubs in Weston in the 50s we reconnected when he worked @ Holly Park Sunoco R I P ERIC
Joe Resendes
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023Please accept my condolences on Eric’s passing. I worked with Eric at Sunoco. He was a great mentor.
Matt Maslen
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2023So sorry about your loss……Margaret, Gwen, Rob, Lynn, and all of your children, extended families and friends. Eric was such a genuine person, and had such a great sense of humour. I can still remember him taking Robin and myself up to a baseball diamond as kids, and hitting balls to us, so we could work on out in-fielding…..or driving my car up to the house at the top of Sherin Court, and him showing me how to do a brake job for the first time……..the saying “they don’t make them like they used to” would be an understatement these days if talking about Eric……….my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time……and you will get through them……and always keep truckin’ on :)…..xoxo
Val and John Bailey
Posted on: Monday, January 1, 2024our thoughts and prayers to loved ones at this time we were sorry to hear passing of Eric condolences to you family friends
Wayne Foden
Posted on: Monday, January 1, 2024I’m deeply sorry for the loss of my beloved cousin. He will be forever missed by all who met him.
Bill Hamilton
Posted on: Tuesday, January 9, 2024So very sorry Margaret to hear about the passing of your beloved husband Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan & Susan Adams
Posted on: Friday, January 12, 2024Margaret, Thinking of you & your family at this difficult & sad time. Cherish all the precious memories Eric left behind. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏