Obituary of Eric Gaston Barnett

Surrounded by his 3 favorite people, the death of Eric Gaston Barnett of Minto, NB occurred Tuesday June 6, 2017 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Eric was employed with NB coal for 30+ years and was proud of his coal mining roots. He served as UMWA president for a number of years, a role that he took great pride in. In 2002 following in his late mother Andrea's footsteps, Eric sought election for village council. He served 2 terms as Deputy Mayor before running for the Mayor’s seat in 2008. He went on to serve 2 terms as Mayor and credits his success on council to the hard working mayors and councillors that he had the privilege to work with. He was predeceased by the love of his life Aline (Babineau); his parents, Andrea and Ed; a brother Edward. He leaves behind his greatest accomplishment, his 3 children Nicole (Roy) Nick and Erica; canine companions Jack and Bruin, as well as many sisters in law and brothers in law and many good friends Visitation will be held at Hogg Funeral and Cremation Services (10 King Street, Minto) on Sunday, June 11th, 2017 from 6-8PM. Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Monday, June 12th from the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Saint Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery, Hardwood Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in memory of Eric be made to the Barnett Memorial Scholarship which is to be set up at Minto High School.