Eric Neville, Aug 7, 1938- May 15, 2015
It is with a very heavy heart and immeasurable sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of my wonderful father, Eric Neville, on Friday May 15. He suffered a sudden heart attack and passed very quickly, surrounded by family.
He was an unstoppable force of positive energy, happiness and humour. He meant the world to us and many, many others.
He worked at many radio stations in central Alberta before he came to Edmonton in 1963 to work at CFRN. (now CTV)
He was mostly known for his work as CFRN's weatherman, and as Klondike Eric, on Popcorn Playhouse. He also hosted Kiddies on Camera, Sunshine Saturday, many outdoor sports shows.
He loved being a part of so many children's lives and making them smile and laugh. He valued every child who came through the studio and tried to make it a memory that they would keep forever.
He and my mother were constant companions for their 56 years together. My dad could fix anything, build anything, grow anything and his enthusiasm for technology was immeasurable. He could discuss metaphysics, politics, cars, boats, fishing, gardening, home renovations, music and animals. He loved us so much and our hearts are aching. We will all miss his sense of humour, his beautifully crafted stories, his endless energy and his ability to make everyone around him feel special. He was one in a billion. His motto was 'Be kind, be happy and leave the world a better place than you found it'.
If anyone would like to make a tribute donation to the Alberta Heart and Stroke foundation, or their local Ronald McDonald House in his name it would mean so much to our family and benefit others.
Lets honour his memories by sharing some wonderful stories and consider contributing to his favorite charities. As a family we ask for some privacy at this time.