We Remember

WICKSTROM, Eric Stanley

November 9, 1935 — June 14, 2026

Eric Stanley Wickstrom passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 90.

Eric was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, where he spent most of his life.  He was a proud Northern Ontarian, but also proud of his Swedish heritage, where he spent a few years as a teen after the death of his father.

He met the love of his life, Sandra, on a blind date, and together they spent 67 years full of adventure, close friendships, and travel.  They raised three children: Chris, Wendy (Mike), and Heid (Kevin).

Eric loved being at the camp on Wanapitei: the sauna, neighbourhood parties, ski vacations, hunting and fishing trips, and living on Gemmell Street and the community they were a part of.

He had a quick wit, loved his family, and was amazingly resilient – especially near the end of his life.

He was proud of his 33-year career as a firefighter, and when they retired, Eric and Sandra spent many winters in Florida where they made more longtime friends.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandra; his three children; and six grandchildren: Emily (Hamish), Jack, Madeleine, Ian, Abbey, and Max; as well as four nieces and nephews: Diana, Marty, Laura, and Lisa.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at Simple Wishes of the North, 1106 Kingsway, Sudbury, Ontario. 

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Service
Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Location
Simple Wishes of the North

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