Obituary of Albert Anthony Herrick

HERRICK, Bert (Retired - Boeing -Arnprior Division) (3rd Degree member KofC Council 2082, Arnprior) Peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family on Monday morning, January 12, 2015; Albert Anthony "Bert" Herrick of Galetta passed away following a two year fight against esophageal cancer. Bert was in his 70th year. Husband of Patricia (nee Cavanagh) for over 40 years. Father of Tara Herrick-Begin (Steve) and Patrick "P.J." Herrick. Grandfather "Poppy" of Amber Herrick and "Pa" of Cole, Anthony and Anna Begin. Predeceased by his parents P.J. and Ella (nee McVean) Herrick and a brother, Eldon (Gail). Brother of Priscilla Dillon (late Wilfred); Theresa Wilson (Orville); Shirley Valiquette (late Bill); Mercedes Lapinskie (Max); Marilyn Schooley (late Phil); Frances Smith (late Danny); Elaine Gibson (late Gordie) and Darlene Daniels (John Paul). Son-in-law of Sheila Cavanagh (late Leonard). Brother-in-law of Sally Gentry, Linda Herrick (Tom), Debbie Bertrand (John Paul) and Rodney Cavanagh. "Uncle Bert" to 38 nieces and nephews; 65 great nieces and nephews; 29 great-great nieces and nephews. Bert was a "man of all seasons": carpenter; high-rise construction; road construction; industrial plant worker; plumber; "bush man"; fisherman; gardener; wedding cake decorator and union steward/contract negotiator; "Pit Bull" president I.A.M. His view of life was: "know who all your family is and keep connected; help everyone you can; don't let a bully win and never say whoa on a hill when life gets tough"! Bert's family invite friends to join them during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, January 14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael's Church, Fitzroy Harbour on Thursday morning, January 15th at 11 o'clock. Cremation will follow with interment at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior in the Spring. In memory of Bert, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family. Members of the K of C, Council 2082, Arnprior will assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.