The death occurred peacefully at the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, of Eric Joseph McInnis, formerly of Tignish, age 78 years. Born on June 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Stephen and Bertha (nee Perry) McInnis.

He is survived by brothers, Sonny (Judy) McInnis of Tignish and Allan (Carolyn) McInnis of Tignish, and sister Roma (Claude) Dorgan of Tignish. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Eric spent his lifetime as a fisherman, truck driver and an avid hunter.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. By personal request there will be no formal visitation of funeral mass.