HUSKINS – Eric R. 87, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Beech Hill Farms, Queens County, Eric was a son of the late LeRoy and Verna (Smith) Huskins.
Eric’s working career started at a young age in the woods and later to Bowater Mersey Paper Company in Brooklyn where he worked in the Sulphite Department and later in the TMP plant from where he retired. Following retirement from Bowaters, he and his late brother Archie began a new career path by staring a “backyard” garage where they serviced cars from far and wide. This was also a local meeting place for coffee club which met at 10 and 3 daily.
Besides his love for cars and the woods, Eric enjoyed gardening, baseball and hockey; Eric being an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
Surviving are his daughters Kathy (Robert “Chubby”) Veinot of East Port Medway; Pam (Todd) Delong of Brooklyn; Patti (Gordon) MacLeod of Liverpool. His sons Peter (Laura) Halifax and Jamie (Phaedra) of Lunenburg. 13 granchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His daughter in law Sherry Huskins of Italy Cross. His sisters Harriet Nickerson of ON and Agatha Dorey of AB.
Besides his parents, Eric was predeceased by his first wife Noreen (Whynot), his second wife Caroline (Dexter) his son Paul and his brothers Archie, Warren, Bruce, George and Arnold.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Oceanside Cemetery, Hunts Point. No flowers by request, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Wendell and Susan Whynot
Sincere condolences to the family. Take strength from you memories.
Wayne and Pam Westhaver
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing, our condolences to his family .
Heather Whynot
Kathy ,Patti ,so sorry for your loss .
Charlotte and Bobby Kelley
Kathy, Pam, Patti, Peter, Jamie and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Pat Wigglesworth
Kathy and All The Family
So sorry to hear of your loss, keep his memories close as they will help you in the difficult times ahead.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending heartfelt condolences to all the family, so very sorry for your loss…take care ❤️
Louise crowell
Cathy, Pam, Patti and Peter so sorry to hear about your dad. Have a lot of memories of him when I was growing up. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Louise Michelle Stephen and families
David and Verna Wagner
To have had Eric as a neighbor and a friend for over 30+ years has been a privilege. He will always be remembered as a kind and caring man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to others but was reluctant to have others help him (eventhough he did appreciate the help). May all of Eric’s family find comfort in what high regards we had for Eric. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Even our young grandchildren will miss going over to visit Eric in his garage or out in his prize winning vegetable/blueberry garden.
Shirley and Paul Shot
To Eric’s beloved family; I don’t have to tell you what a kind, loving father and brother you all were lucky to have.he and Archie were like two pees in a pod. One lied and the other swore to it! Lots of coffee poured through that old garage but the friends and customers they acquired through the years were their light and laughter daily. He will be missed but your memories will live a lifetime. Hugs
Dennis L& Gail Lavender
We are sorry for your loss he was a great man and always ready to work or just talk . His loss can not be filled but always remembered our hearts and prays to the family
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss
Judy Hyson
‘I’m so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing! My condolences to his family! May he RIP!
Shawn veinot
My condolences to the entire family. Though I have not seen the family since moving away at 19, I have fond memories having lived beside Eric and family.
Gary Doggett
Condolences to the Huskins family,
Jennifer Clattenburg
Kathy,Chubby and family ,
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing thinking of you all during this difficult time .
Jennifer and Rick
Rod & Ann Golden
So sad to hear this .. Eric’s family and our family spent a lot of time together growing up ..I remember spending time at their home in Beach Hill and walking down to the Tuna Inn to play the juke box ..Good Memories .
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care
Kim Davis
So sorry for your loss ❤️
Tasha Huskins
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Charlene & Carl Veinot
We were saddened to hear about Eric passing. He was always the go to man
when you needed something fixed. He will be sadly missed. Keep all the
wonderful memories of him close to your heart and hopefully that will help
with the healing process. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult
time. Take Care.
Faye Levy
Kathy, Chubby and Families,
I am so very sorry to see that your Dad (Eric) has passed away. Hold all your precious memories close to your heart as they will help you through this sad time.
Bruce Theriau
Kathy
So sorry for the loss of your father, my thoughts are with you in these difficult times.
Mandy Wagner
To all of Mr. Huskins family,
Sending my heartfelt condolences. I had the pleasure of growing up across the road from Carol and Eric. My boys were very sad when I told them the sad news. They absolutely loved Mr. Huskins. They enjoyed coffee time in the garage (they took over hot chocolate), taking over treats that Nanny baked, showing off their Halloween costumes every year, picking his giant blueberries and zucchini, watching him on the tractor, and riding bikes around his driveway. Mr. Huskins will be dearly missed.
Bob and Vicki Roach
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. He was a kind man and raised a lovely family. Lots of memories of growing up in Brooklyn and later having my vehicle fixed by Eric and Archie. Brooklyn has lost another icon. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Jeff Miller
Sorry to hear of Eric’s passing! He was such a kind person who you knew your vehicle was in good hands! I did bust a few of those coffee sessions as the guys came for their morning coffee and spread a few yarns!! Hugs Cathy!!
Walter Miller
My sincere condolences to all the family. Walter
Becky Fudge
To all of Eric’s family. So sorry to hear of his passing. Take care
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.
To all of Eric’s family we send our condolences in your loss of your father who was a friend to all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sylvia & Mike Langille
Kathy, Chubby and all of Eric’s family,
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. He was truly a lucky man to have such loving and caring daughters to make sure he was taken care of.
Take care and God Bless!❤️
Paul and Gloria Whynot
Kathy, Chubby and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keep your memories close to your heart. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Paul and Gloria
Deborah Banks
I am so sorry for your loss Patti. I know how much he meant to you and the girls. Sending hugs to you and the Huskins family.
Donna and Gary Keans
Kathy , Pam , Patti , Peter and Jamie ,
We are thinking of you and your families with care and comfort as you have lost a very special father, grandfather and great grandfather . Our neighborhood will be very different now … Eric was always busy, on his tractor, in his garden and of course getting ready for coffee time each day . We will miss seeing him and our thoughts will be with you all during the coming weeks and months . Take care .
~ Donna and Gary
Terri and Brad Longmire
Kathy and Family:
Brad and I would like to send our sincere condolences to you and your whole family regarding the passing of your Dad. Please know that we are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Blake Veinot (SK)
Kathy, Pam, Patti and Peter and families i am sorry to hear of Your dad Erics passing. Eric was a very good man and I will always remember the times I spent down at his home visiting and getting help with my dads and my cars. I made sure that when i made it back home from Saskatchewan for a visit that one of the first places I went was to see Eric. I will truly miss his teasing and our conversations. Be strong you guys in knowing that you dad is not in pain anymore and that his memory will live on forever in each and every one of you until we all meet up again. Take care.
Shelley &Rodney Mansfield
Patti and family: We are thinking of you at this sad time! ❤️
Shelley Boens
My sister in law Kathy Veinot, Patti, Peter, Pam, so sorry for the loss of your dad ERIC. We all grew up together and the funny thing was my brother Chubby ended up marrying your sister. LOL Thank god for ERIC and his brother ARCHIE cause if it wasnt for your dad and his brother working on my cars they would have never made it on the road. Im sure the tools are just a going up in heaven with Eric, Paul and Archie. He was definately a god send to alot of people. He surely will be missed by all that knew him that is for sure. Keep his memories alive and him close to your hearts.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
So very sorry to read of Eric’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all his family
Peggy and Richard Hatt
Dear Pam and Cathy and families
Richard and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your
dear one .May the love of your family and many friends give you strength in the days ahead
Sincerely Peggy and Richard
Rose Mooers
My heartfelt sympathy to Cathy and all the family on the passing of your dad.
May your wonderful memories help you through this .
Take care of each other.
God Bless
Gail Meisner
My sincerest condolences to all of Eric’s family. Keep your memories close at heart. Take good care
Philip and Holly Smith
To all of Eric ‘s family, please accept our most sincere condolences as you say goodbye to your father and grand father . We hadn’t seen Eric in awhile, but this old aging process is not easy.
He was a good man, not only in caring for his family, but his community as well.
In the picture Eric sure looks like Aunt Vera; and we can imagine she, your grandfather, your brother, and all the family members who have gone on ahead ,giving Eric a big, wonderful welcome!
He leaves you all with good memories in your hearts, though we know he will be sadly missed.
Rest easy Eric.
Philip and Holly Smith
Frank Helen Veinot&Family
Kathy &Family Our deepest condolences in your loss thinking of you at this time take care.
Bea Delong
To All of Eric’s Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Sincere Condolences to you all. Eric was a kind, generous and loving family man. He will be greatly missed by them, his coffee buddies and by all who knew him. Cherish all the great memories as they are yours to keep. Eric is now at peace and free from pain. RIP Eric. Hugs, Bea
Anne and Allan Laws
Kathy, Pam, Peter, Patti and families, so very sorry for the loss of your father. Thinking of you all and sending much love.
Becky & Tim McKinnon
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. My condolences to you and the entire Huskins family
Ruby and Loraine hatt
Kathy, chubby and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, big hugs to all.
Fred & Connie Hynick
Kathy,Chubby,and family.Sorry to read the passing of your Dad.Our sincere condolences to you all.
Kathy,Chubby and Family.So to read of your Dad’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all .
marilyn whynot
To Eric’s family sending my sincere condolences for your loss.
Barry and Bonnie Francis
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing.. Thinking of you all. Barry and I will cherish all the memories we have about Eric and Archie. Those were the days. Sending hugs He will be missed by many. RIP Eric
Cathy de Rome
Kathy and family,
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. From reading what others have written, it is easy to tell that he was well thought of in the community. In his later years he was well looked after by a loving and caring family. You have lots of good memories that will help see you through this difficult time.
Pat Fralic
Cathy Pam & families….
We were saddened to hear of Eric’s passing & we offer our sincerest condolences…
He will be greatly missed , but many wonderful memories will live on , especially the great coffee chats in his building….
George & Pat
Robert & Sally Fader
Kathy, Jamie and family:
So sorry to read that you have lost your Dad. Sending sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Joy/Thistle/Young
So sorry for your loss
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
To the Huskins Family
We are sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Burns & Karen Thompson
To Eric’s family, so sorry for your loss. Diane & I spent a lot of time with Eric & Normie in our younger years and had lots of great times with the whole family. Lots of memories to carry forward. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Aubrey & Karen
Kerri (Whynot) Thorburn
I am so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Growing up on Richardson St & being part of that era was such a gift. There are so many memories of time spent at the Huskins house with Patti and Eric is a big part of those memories. Whether it was pulling us behind the truck on ‘the board’ or packing the back of the truck with the neighborhood kids, Eric was always willing to entertain us.
The Huskins house was always a gathering spot for us growing up & it was so cool to see that tradition carried on in Eric’s garage for the original generation. My Dad thoroughly enjoyed his time with the boys at the garage, or the ‘hen house’ as I used to tease Dad.
I know the impact your Dad’s loss will have on the family. Take care of each other. Much love & peace to you all,
Kerri
Linda Charlton
Sincere sympathy and prayers to Eric’s family and friends. Hoping they find comfort in the cherished memories he leaves behind, including how hard he fought not to leave those he loved. God’s blessings to those who mourn his loss
Makayla Whynot
Kathy and family So sorry for your loss of your father
Cathy Wentzell
To Eric’s Family
Our small neighbourhood has certainly lost a
wonderful, friendly member. Please accept our
heartfelt condolences.
Cathy & Rollie Wentzell
Darryl Whynot
To all of Eric’s Family,
We are thinking of you and are so sorry for your loss.
Darryl Whynot & Family
Cathy and Randy Conrad
Eric’s Family So sorry to read of “Eric’s” passing. Keep your memories close.
Doug Lohnes
Sincere condolences to all of Eric’s family. We are thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Pat and Doug Lohnes
Leo Westhaver
My deepest condolences to all of Eric’s family. I got to know Eric through working at Bowater.
Richard and Lynne Wolfe [Greg and Kerri]
To the family.. we so sorry for your loss God Bless
Ann Wolfe
We were so sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. Eric was a wonderful neighbor and was very willing to lend a hand.
He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Derhyk and Ann
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To Eric’s family , so sorry to hear of your loss. There must be lots of great memories that you shared with Eric,and many will make you smile. Keep them in your thoughts and this will help ease the pain. Rest in peace Eric.
Robert and Rachel Dexter
Our sympathies to Eric’s family. He was such a gentle soul and a friend to many who will miss him terribly. Our little street won’t be the same without him.
Charles Hunt
Sincere condolences to the entire family. Take care.
Charles
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Eric’s family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Patricia Clattenburg Mcintyre Montreal
My deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to all of Eric’s family.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Joanne and Kevin Colp
Pam,Todd and family
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing..we are thinking of you at this time of sadness
Cathy
To Eric’s Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Charles Richardson, Cathy (Richardson) O’Brien
Borden and Lillian Colp
We were sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Thinking of his family at this difficult time.
Lannie and Judy Francis
our thoughts are with the Huskins family during this sad time. I still felt close to Carol as long as we still had Eric. So many fond memories. Know that we are thinking of each and every one of you. Stay close and talk about him often . It sure helps. Hugs Lannie and Judy.
Bonnie Henderson
Kathy,Chubby and Family,
My sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your loved one,Eric.
May the wonderful memories that you all made together comfort you in the days ahead.
Bonnie
Harriet (sister), Richard (nephew), Joyce
To Eric’s immediate family, please accept our sincere condolences. It was with great sadness that we heard of Eric’s passing. Thank you Cathy for keeping Harriet informed. She was grateful for your thoughtfulness in your time of grief. She mourns her brother dearly. Although I only met Eric once, in reading the condolences, it is apparent he was a man who will be missed by his family and friends. We send our love.
Lana Grezaud-Bowers
So sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences to the family
Misty Nauss
Kathy and Chub. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in remembering happy memories.
Wayne and Pamela Mansfield
Pam/Todd and family.. Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.