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Portrait of Eric Alexander Alston
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Eric Alexander Alston

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November 15, 1949 – November 11, 2022
Lived 72 years
Milford Haven Cemetry · Shetland Islands
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Mr. Eric Alexander Alston

Milford Haven & Lanark

The death occurred peacefully after a sudden but short illness on Friday 11th November 2022 at Gilbert Bain Hospital, Shetland Island with members of his wife Ann, Step Daughter Kirsty, Son in Law Joel, and his dearest friend Owen by his side. Eric was aged 72 years.

A beloved husband of Ann, a cherished Son, Brother & a Dear Papa to Brandon Noah Aria & Tyler.

Eric will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral service took place on Friday 25th November 2022 at 12noon at St. Katherine & St. Peter’s Church, Sandhurst Road, Milford Haven followed by interment at Milford Haven Cemetery.

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1949
Born November 15
1957
Eric was 8 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1969
Eric was 20 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
Eric was 22 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
Eric was 33 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1994
Eric was 45 when "Friends" premiered
2005
Eric was 56 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2016
Eric was 67 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2021
Eric was 72 when the James Webb Space Telescope was launched
2022
Passed away November 11, age 72
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