Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Cherished husband to the late Ingrid-2003 (nee Moll), with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage. Loving father to Herb John and partner Yolanda Blackbird, Karin Veselinovic and husband Peter, and Monika John and special friend Rodney Kimbrough. Dear son of the late Christian and Elise (nee Bogel) John. Dearest grandfather to Jessica and partner Romeo, Stephanie, Jennifer and fiancé Gary, Theodore, Sarah, Jason, Vera, Nada, Sharon and partner Ted, Susan and partner Kasey. Great-grandfather to Matthew, Julian, Bobby, Daniel, Cheyenne, and Lucas. Dear brother of Ludwig John and wife Haroldine, Lillian Clausen and husband Peter, Gerhard John and wife Burga, Anneliese Neumeier and husband Willi, Manfred John and wife Waltraud. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Special friend to Eila. Eric dedicated his working life to making the world a better place in any way he could. He held many elected positions in the U.A.W. and C.A.W. from 1954 until the present position as Vice-chair of the C.A.W. National Retired Workers Executive Board. He was active in Co-op housing developments and constant government lobbying for pensions. Eric was employed by the Ford Motor Company for 32 years of dedicated service starting as a Tool and Dye Maker. Eric will be sadly missed by all his many friends in Canada, the United States and Germany. If you so desire, memorial donations to Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre Foundation or Hospice Village would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. with Pastor A. Schiemann officiating. Cremation to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.