Junior C. “Eric” Erickson, age 89 of Swansea passed away peacefully on Monday August 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Marie (Soares) Erickson of 68 years and the son of the late Corent Frank and Mary (Paulson) Erickson. He proudly served his country as a WWII Navy Veteran, who served in the Philippines. He was also the owner of Eric’s Plumbing, former president of the Master Plumbers Association, member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Somerset Sportsman’s Club, and was an avid fisherman, gardener, hunter and beekeeper.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by this five children; Jeffrey Erickson of Somerset, Dawn Turner of Swansea, Eric J. Erickson (wife Barbara) of Swansea, Gina Weyland of Rehoboth , and Andrea Crespi (husband Joseph) of Berkley, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of Betty Jenson Christianson and Frank C. Erickson and the late Marjorie Hawkins.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday at 9 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service at The First Christian Congregational Church at 10 A.M in Swansea. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery also in Swansea. Calling hours are on Friday from 4-8. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904, or the Steward Hospice and Palliative Care 275c Martine St. Suite 109 Fall River, MA 02723.