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Michelle Deman posted a condolence
Sunday, March 28, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a lovely neighbour. Our condolences to your family.
Chad and Michelle Deman
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Sandra Gamble posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Arlene, Nancy and family,
Tom was a big part of many people’s live and part of many of my childhood memories which included many laughs and music. I will always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes. He had a generous heart, kind disposition and was one of the strongest people I have been blessed to know. I had great respect for Tom. I haven’t seen Tom for many years but when I saw the picture you shared he hadn’t changed a bit. I was disappointed to miss him when he came to see me but it was nice to hear from Bill and Larry, he was still the same Tom, full of good times.
I hope the many memories you have will bring you comfort.
My deepest condolences for your loss. We were all blessed to have him touch our hearts.
Sandra (nee Rumley) Gamble
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Sid Murray posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
It was truly a pleasure to work with Tom at numerous fire scenes with K9 Smoke. We always met at Husky's before hitting the road and he knew the best places for a fish lunch. Whenever he would call it wasn't just Tom calling, it was "old Tom". I'll never forget our fishing trip to Lake Temagami. It was an eyeopener on ice fishing. He was a great guy and we will miss him.
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Dave Colquhoun posted a condolence
Monday, March 15, 2021
Everyone who met Tom always remembered his friendly smile and casual conversation usually through one of his stories ! As a younger insurance adjuster I was commandeered as "the shovel guy" to help Tom dig through the remains of many a fire scene . While we worked hand in hand he imparted his vast knowledge of fire investigation - usually with another story . Tom could learn more from a seemingly casual conversation than most through an interrogation. I always looked forward to the next time we would work together . Of course there was always the mandatory breakfast or lunch debriefing. I missed him after his retirement from Origin and Case Inc. The day of his passing I called his cell unknowing and left a message how good it was to hear his voice again and asked him to call . I am sure your family can take solace he is not in discomfort anymore. Keep smilin Tommy !
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Karen Connor posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2021
Nancy, Jess & Chrissy - so very sorry for your loss. Tom had a ready smile and I enjoyed his wit in the ‘red neck lounge’ even though it made my eyes roll at times. He was kind to me at a time he could have chosen differently and I’ll always remember him fondly for that.
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Iris Noland posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2021
My sincere condolences. I first met Tom in Thessalon, many years ago when he was OPP officer there and stopped to visit my Aunt Marj and Uncle Andy on my way back to Manitoulin Island. A long time ago and we all were young. What great memories.
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Ellen Pajur posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2021
Tom will always be remembered with great fondness and much love by his adoring cousin for all of his funny antics and desire to bring happiness to everyone. Rest in peace dear cousin.
Ellen Pajur.
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William John Purnis posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2021
I only met Tom on a few fishing amazing fishing trips but learned a lot from him.
May he rest in peace.
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Graeme Pateman posted a condolence
Friday, March 12, 2021
To Nancy and Toms Girls, who he loved so much,
Thank you so much with sharing your Tom with the rest of us. I got so lucky to get to have an annual fishing trip (one of which I made poor Tom lug up a stove top from London for me) with my Dad and my uncles, Tom was just as much family to us as the rest of the boys. He would share stories about my family that I had never heard and meant so much to me. We would talk everything from poker and fishing to fire investigations, which helped me understand more about my career then I have ever read in any book.
Every year he was the highlight on my Trip. Uncle Tom Mac will be dearly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him, and I'm so glad to be part of that group.
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David Brady posted a condolence
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Tom was a good friend and a great client. He was always ready with a smile and laugh. I remember him telling me about his hearing failing in his left ear from driving an OPP cruiser with the window open for so many years because the government was too cheap to put air conditioning in the cruisers. He always had a smoky aroma about him like a pleasant campfire from his dealing with fire investigations with Origin and Cause.
Sincere condolences to Nancy, Jessica and Christine. Tom will be missed at the Brady household. We have made a donation in his honour to the Childrens Hospital.
David and Lorna Brady
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Nancy Benn posted a condolence
Thursday, March 11, 2021
We all remember when Tom arrived in Moose Factory. He was quick with a joke and a smile and fit so easily into life there.
Tom was respected by the local Cree population, largely because he learned the language within his first year, something sadly that most of us did not do.
Our group of northern nursing friends has kept in touch for all these years and Tom's name has often surfaced. It will continue to do so as we remember good people and good times.
He was one of the best.
Nancy Benn
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Arlene MacIntyre donated to THE WAR AMPUTATIONS OF CANADA
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
So Grateful to you Nancy ,Jessica and Christine for taking such good care of my brother.. .He loved you so and would not want you to sorrow long though your hearts are hurting .'He was a stoic with resilience strength virtue loyalty dedication to public service and his love for family and friends . He has left these traits with you and this will be his legacy. Aunt A
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Hilda Power posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
To Tom’s Family,
We fondly remember Tom from our time in Moose Factory. His infectious grin and ability to see the light side made him fun to be around. Tom would often pop by for a coffee or a chat and his presence brightened the day.
He was especially well respected as an OPP officer and everyone knew they were in good hands if Tom was watching out for you.
We will drink a toast to him and share our fond memories between us. He is gone but not forgotten, a wonderful friend and we were fortunate to know him. Sincerely, Hilda Power & Jeff Scott
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John Elston posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Passing on sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends. Tom was a true gentleman, professional and mentor in the years I/we knew and worked along side with him during his years as a fire investigator when he worked with us in the County of Middlesex.
Thinking of you at this time.
Former Fire Prevention Officers/Fire Investigators for the County of Middlesex.
Steve Guay, Mike Herbert and John Elston
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Garry Crawford posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Condolences to family and friends. Remembering his time with 14 District OPP.
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Ruby Cullen posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends.
I worked with Tom in Thessalon and we have been steadfast friends ever since. He and Eric would often stop on their way from the fishing trips. I enjoyed those visits and will cherish the memories.
Rest in Peace Tom. You will be missed
Erle Newstead
Bruce Mines, Ont
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Gary Pateman posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Condolences to you, Nancy, and the girls. Many memories of “Mac”. My earliest is from the 80’s when I was a young boy and he’d stay at my folks house in Sault Ste Marie. Tom would land at our kitchen table after an 8 hour drive from TBay, I think... after quick handshakes and hugs, a poker game would break out with my dad George and my uncles Tom, Larry, Bill and some others. I’d be my dad’s “banker” as they played but I’d go to bed before midnight. Waking up the next morning to head to the kitchen for breakfast and the guys would STILL be awake playing. True friends for sure. Mac definitely had a knack for making whomever he talked to feel like the most important person in the room at that moment. He truly cared about his family and friends. I did get to go on one of the infamous old guys fishing trips in the summer of 2018. The only 44 year old with a bunch of senior citizen fishermen. Learned a lot that week including how they could rock a crossword puzzle together like no others and go to bed before 9pm. We will miss Mac. Myself, my dad George, my mom Pat, and my brother Greg whom may have greeted Tom at the Pearly Gates. Tom was a man of integrity, strength, love and was always fun to be around. One of the best ever. Until we meet again...
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Andy Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nancy, Jessica, Christine and Arlene
Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Tom. Our years together in Moose Factory remain fond lifetime memories of Tom as a policing partner, a mentor and best of all a great friend to both Debbie and I. He truly was a strong and giving man with an infectious smile and laugh that we will remember forever.
Forever loved.
Andy and Debbie Stewart
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Carol and Bob Foster posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Hi Nancy Although we have never met we send our prayers and thoughts to you all. Tom and Bob joined the OPP in Toronto the same day- May 30, 1966. Tom went to Thessalon and Bob to Burlington. In 1973 we transferred to Thessalon and there was Tom. It was a neat surprise and the start of a long friendship and many memories. We hope that your happy memories will sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Sincerely, Carol and Bob Foster, Bracebridge.
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Ann (McIntyre) Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nancy and Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of Tom. All your good memories will remain close to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Ann Stewart (a cousin of Tom’s)
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Elsie Larone posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Sending condolences to Toms family. He was a fine man I was proud to call cousin. Elsie Larone
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Kevin Varley posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nancy, Christine and Jessica my deepest sympathy to you. Tom was an excellent person a wealth of knowledge when came to investigating fires, he was a great teacher.
I can say those fishing trips to Lac Soul are great memories and there was a few rums cleaning fish and playing car. He will be roundly remembered. All the best Tom is now resting in piece and not suffering.
Kevin
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Ed Clinton posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nancy, Jessica, Christine and Arlene,
My sincerest condolences on Tom's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him but never forgotten. There are far too many stories of good times, fishing trips, family gatherings and work experiences to try to tell but will always be remembered. He was one of the finest men one could meet in a lifetime.
May he rest in peace.
Ed
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Dave Scott posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nancy and girls;
I was so saddened by the news of Tom's passing! He was an icon on the OPP and the OFM and the greatest friend I ever had! I can't even begin to imagine the loss you feel, as I know how much Nancy and you two girls meant to him! You were his world, his greatest pride, and his grounding. Tom and I were very close and he has shared many personal feelings with me over the years. You three made Tom the amazing man he was! I watched the progression of him from the time he and Nancy met and then the spike in his happiness when you two girls were born! "Ohh and Aah!" That was his pet names for you two. I just wish we had lived closer so I could have spent time with all of you after you left Thunder Bay.
We are in lockdown here until next Monday at least, so I will be unable to attend the service. Again, my sincere condolences in the loss of the wonderful husband and father you had.
Dave & Marlyn Scott
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bill pateman posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Dear Nancy, Jessica and Christine,
I feel that I need to thank you as much as I need to extend my heartfelt condolences to you.
You placed a perpetual smile on Tom's face, and put a special bounce in his step. Our hearts go out to you.
It was always so clear how proud Tom was of you all, and how much he loved you.
The Pateman family were so lucky to have had Tom as such an integral part of our family. We all loved him dearly, and we all felt
his love for us in return.
Thank you for making him so happy, and thank you for sharing him with us for all these years.
The world has lost a very special person.
Our Pateman and friends fishing trips will never be the same.
Love you Tom.
Bill Pateman and Jayne
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Larry and Bunny Pateman posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
To Nancy, family and friends:
Knowing Tom since I was a teenager, I looked up to him as he seemed to be someone who would never let you down. He stood tall and was strong in body and soul. He was a survivor. He was a protector. He was humble. He like to fish but most of all he was a family man. He would share his knowledge like how to waterski, or clean a pike or what have you. I cherished the gleam in his eye when we would pick up the musical instuments and play some tunes. You could tell by the look on his face he so enjoyed it. The annual Pateman fishing weekend will sure miss your presence. We'll play a hand in your honour next fishing trip.
Rest in peace Tom.
Larry and Bunny Pateman
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Chris Panasiewicz donated to Room 217 Foundation
Monday, March 8, 2021
Tom was a great colleague to me and in spite of that I was less experienced at our work and my English, being a Polish emigrant, was not so good, he treated me as a true friend with his warm heart. He had a very positive influence on me, so I act like him in my life and treat others like he treated me.
Chris Panasiewicz
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Paul Martini posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Had the honour of working with Tom. A great guy and a friend. Tom always attended our annual Fire Marshals reunions. Health problems didn't stop Tom from being with us.
RIP Tom.
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Doug and Pat Christopher posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Nancy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I met Tom 53 years ago when we were both stationed in Thessalon and have fond memories of the many happy times we had with Tom and you over the years. Thinking of you and the family at this sad time.
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Carol Pateman Sawchyn posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Dear Nancy, Jessica, Christine and Arlene, my condolences go out to you and the many friends Tom had. When Tom started to keep company with Bonnie, he fast became a part of the Pateman family. We loved him like a brother and have maintained a relationship with him, especially the boys as they were part of the fishing expeditions. I am so glad he passed peacefully after so much heartache in his life. Hugs and love to you all. Carol, Trevor, Andy and families.
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Glen MacKenzie posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Sending my sincere heartfelt condolences to Nancy and family. So many fond memories of Tom. He will be missed by family and so many friends. RIP now Tom.
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Glenn Gibson posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Tom through his work with the OFM and then OCI. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed socializing. He was someone I always looked forward to chatting with. My very deepest regrets. Glenn Gibson- Vice Chairman- Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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Dave Potts posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
To Nancy and family.
I would like to offer my condolences for the family with the recent loos of Tom. I was lucky enough to get to know him through fire investigations in Sarnia where he taught me how to be a better investigator and became my friend.
I was lucky enough to be on one of the houseboat adventures to Luc Seul and enjoyed Toms wit and stories.
He will be missed.
Dave Potts
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Eric SHEWAN posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Nancy, Jessica & Christine,
Going to miss my many trips with Tom and will miss you 3 girls and the 2 dogs.
Tears still in my eyes,
Love,
Eric
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Richard Kooren posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
My condolences to Tom's family. I had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years. He was a great co-worker and friend and will truly be missed by many.
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Lynda D. Jones posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for over 40 years, first at the Fire Marshal's Office, and then with Origin and Cause.
I never met a more humble and genuine man. My deepest condolences to Nancy, Jessica and Christine.
Tom, no more struggles my dear friend, and may you Rest in Paradise
Lynda xo
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Monday, March 8, 2021
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My condolences to Tom's wife and his family. It was never a dull moment with Tom. I miss our Friday discussions in the Ancaster office about baseball, life, and work. He had an infectious personality that drew people towards him. He was a tremendous investigator, but more importantly, a tremendous person that touched the many lives that had the privilege to know him. A great loss for us all...
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My sincere and deep condolences to Tom's wife and daughters, family and close friends. I worked with Tom at Origin and Cause and have known him since 2002. He was one of a kind; a very special soul, with a wealth of knowledge, a love of nature and a quiet understanding of human nature, compassionate and always making us laugh and smile from the first time I met him. I will not soon forget his sense of humour and caring nature. So many fond memories. Tom you will be missed. Rest in peace.
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Our deepest sympathies. Tom was a true gentleman. We will miss him.
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Mazen Habash posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
My condolences on the passing of a true gentleman. I worked with Tom for over two decades but considered him a friend first and foremost. He was a great fire investigator, but I will miss him most for his dedication to his colleagues at Origin and Cause and his amazing sense of humor. Never a dull moment when spending time with Tom. Rest in peace my friend.
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Karen Dunster posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
My condolences on the passing of Tom. I had the pleasure of handing off a few fire scenes to Tom over our careers. He was always so willing to teach or share his extensive knowledge. He will be fondly remembered by us all.
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I had the greatest opportunity to work with Tom during fire investigations. As a new fire investigator, he was so awesome and took the time to have fantastic conversations and teaching opportunities. He will definitely be missed.
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Kyle Kieraszewicz posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
My sincerest condolences to all the family and friends of Tom. I had the privilege of meeting Tom a handful of times on fire investigation scenes in London and his wealth of knowledge was first class. He taught me a few things that have stayed with me and while conducting fire investigations now I often think of him. He was kind and friendly and had an infectious smile. My thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time.
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