Eric was born in Saint John on May, 9, 2005 and he is the son of Dorci Almon and Mark Desruisseau. He will always be at home in the hearts of his Mom and his step-dad Doug Mazerolle and his Dad and step-mom Bobbi-Jo Desruisseau, his brothers Darren and Nathan Almon, Nick and Jeremy Saunders. Eric was a special little boy. Each morning I would get Eric's breakfast ready and go to get him out of bed. Every morning he had the biggest smile and would say "Hi". Eric was the happiest little boy that brightened your day even if you were having a bad day. All you had to do was look at Eric and he would have you smiling, laughing and singing songs. Eric was a sweet and special boy who could light up a room with his love and his smile, his songs and special rendition of the alphabet. Eric loved saying "hi" to everyone he passed. He also loved to sing. When Eric wanted to sing, he would sing "row, row, row" and that's all he knew of the song so we would finish the song and Eric would laugh and clap his hands. Eric loved school, the staff and the children. They got to know Eric very well. I'm not sure if any of the teachers had their earrings pulled out, but I do know that some of Eric's workers wore glasses and he would grab them and throw them, no doubt smiling when he did this. Eric touched me so deeply that I didn't worry about anything. I just knew everything would be ok. Our home was filled with laughter and was worry free. There were times that I cried for Eric, especially when he would have seizures, but within fifteen minutes, you would be smiling again, just looking at Eric. There were days Eric would have me going by pulling my hair, pinching and biting but I wouldn't have it any other way. That is who Eric was! I have watched over the last seven and a half years at what Eric has achieved and how he changed the lives of those who loved him. He knew who the people in his life were. Every time he saw his grandfather, Clifford, he would say "Gramp" and smile. His Dad remembers how Eric made him smile whenever he tickled him, laughing and clapping his hands. Eric made him feel full of love every time he saw him in his bed in the morning. Eric loved to chew on his rabbits ears, especially the one called Soggy Ears. Eric loved to watch TV but he loved everyone to look at him. If you weren't looking at him, he would let you know very quickly. He loved to scream when he was out shopping because he would make everyone look at him and then he would smile. Eric loved to go for drives with his Dad and he would bang on the window. When his father would ask, "Who is banging on the window?", he would clap his hands and say "Not me or Eric". Eric was Nannies' little angel. He loved to give soft kisses while grabbing handfuls of her hair or reaching into her pocket searching for treasures of candy or change. They had special times with him curled up on her knee, rocking back and forth, humming to songs. Even at such a young age, Eric leaves behind an amazing legacy for all who knew him or will hear about him in the future. He fought his illness with great bravery as an warrior would, but continuing to shine with his love. He will live on in the hearts of those who loved him and will continue to inspire those who knew his journey. Eric will also continue to live on in the hearts of his maternal grandfather, Clifford Almon and step-grandmother, Nancy Richardson of Picadilly, his paternal grandparents Danny and Judy Desruisseau of Anagance; his step grandparents: Emile Mazerolle of Bathurst and Donna and Barry Saunders of Lower Kars; his aunts and uncles: Robert Almon of Sussex, Ronald Almon and his wife Tanya of Penobsquis and Tom Almon and Trish Main of Sussex, Joanne Almon of Saint John, Roger Mazerolle and Karen Jones, Lana Desruisseau and Serge Maillet of Shediac; his great aunts and uncles: Karen Almon of Sussex, Ralph Almon of Knightville, Kim Gray of Sussex, Janice Reeder of Sussex and Marlene McFarland and her husband Mike of Alberta; Jim Simpson and his wife Debbie of ON., and Danny Simpson and his wife Fern of Alberta; his cousins; Robin, Josie, Alexander and Noah; Great Aunt Doreen (John) Vankoesveld; her son John Rogers and family, her daughters: Angie Rogers and family from Saskatchewan and Barbra (Kevin) Vey and family from Anagance; Great aunt Della (Raymond) Hetherington; her daughter Donna Landry and family and her son Paul Duncan (predeceased); Great Aunt Irene Garnett (predeceased); her daughter Annette Taylor and family and her son Todd Garnett and family from Moncton; Great Aunt Edna Baskin; her son Trevor Baskin and family from Riverview; Great Uncle Bruce Baskin; Great Uncle Glen Baskin and his son Brendan and his daughter Samantha; Great Aunt Dori Luttger (Mike0; her sons: David and Rick; Great Aunt Lois (Taylor) (Franco) Guiotto; her daughter Linda (Dave) McCormick and family; her son Ronnie Taylor (Shelly) and family from Springfield and daughter Brenda (Tony) Tingley (Predeceased) and their family from Upham. Eric Carl Almon of Picadilly passed away at the Sussex Health Centre Friday April 3, 2015 at the age of 9. He is predeceased by his maternal grandmother Linda (Simpson) Almon, his aunt Tracy Almon, his great uncles: Bryant Almon, Gary and Doug Simpson and by his step grandmother Barbara Mazerolle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) where visitation will be held on Monday 1-3 ad 6-8pm. A service celebrating Eric's life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:00am. A graveside service will be held May 11th at 6:00pm in Gosline Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to bring a helium balloon. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Living Memorial. On behalf of the family: We would like to thank Trisha Inkpen for being there every step of the way with Eric. We would also to thank the staff at Sussex Health Center and all the nurses. Also a big thanks goes out to the Sussex Corner School and all the teachers, bus drivers and the students who helped in his daily routine while there. We want to send a big thanks to everyone who helped us along this long battle. "Godspeed - Dragon tales and the "water is wide" Pirate's sail and lost boys fly, Fish bite moonbeams every night And I love you, Godspeed, little man Sweet dreams, little man, Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings, Godspeed Sweet dreams, The rocket racer's all tuckered out, Superman's in pajamas on the couch, Goodnight moon, will find the mouse And I love you, Godspeed, little man, Sweet dreams, little man, Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings Godspeed, Sweet dreams, God bless mommy and match box cars, God bless dad and thanks for the stars, God hears "Amen," wherever we are, And I love you, Godspeed, little man, Sweet dreams, little man Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings, Godspeed, Sweet dreams"