Eric Sharpe

It is with deep sadness, shock, and relief, that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Dad and Poppa, Eric Sharpe, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at home in Mount Forest after a quick decline in health. He took his last breath surrounded by love, care and his “girls”.

Poppa may not have been able to cast a line recently, but that never stopped him from sharing stories of his favourite fishing spot under the willow, his latest conspiracy theories, his political views, and, most importantly, how proud and thankful he was to have been given the chance to watch his great-grandchildren grow.

He will be extremely missed by his forever love, best friend and wife, Sharon (Riddell); his daughter, Terry Lynn (Baccin); his grandchildren, Mathew Johnson, Austin Sharpe (Adrienne Morrison), and Kylie Baccin (Nathan Post); and his treasured great-grandchildren, Paige Post, Phoebe Post, Wyatt Post, Benjamin Sharpe, Madelyn Sharpe, Brady Baccin, and Daphne “Ducky” Baccin. Though we will miss having him here, we find comfort in knowing that they have gained a new guardian angel.

His humour, kindness and stubbornness will be remembered by siblings Particia (Vittorio “Vic” Paneghel), Frederick (Carol), Bradley (Brenda), Stephen “Paul” (Lisa), in-laws, his many nieces and nephews and closest friends. 

We find peace knowing he was reunited with his late son Steven; his brother, Joseph; his mother, Marion; his brother-in-law, Lorne Riddell; his sister-in-law, Marjorie Tilley (Riddell); and many others who went before him.

His memory will live on in the praise, confidence, support, and even the criticisms he left ingrained in our souls throughout our lives. And we know that every uncommon bird that appears, every squirrel that stops by, and every salmon we watch swimming upstream to spawn will be his way of reminding us that he is never going to leave us on our own.

No visitation or funeral will be held at this time. A small memorial for the immediate family will be scheduled for a later date.

Flowers and donations are not necessary. Instead, please take a moment to find the beauty in nature—and, if you happen to hook a salmon on your line, dedicate your next one to Poppa.