It took 19 months to write, but then Tom would understand my tardiness. He was a unique individual and I miss the late, late entertaining nights on Haileybury and later Cherokee.

Tonight many of the guys are getting together for our annual spring reunion and in Tom’s memory we will hoist a glass of Allen’s Apple Juice and a Tim Horton’s peanut butter cookie.

Hopefully Tom will be somewhere pleasant with his treasured Siamese Suki watching us.

Our most sincere condolences to his family.

Dear Shelli

I’m so sorry for your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.

Sincerely, Jo-Anne Bund

Dear Shelli and Family,

I want to send my most sincere condolences to you. When I learned of Tom’s passing, I was both shocked and saddened by your loss. I know I have not spent a lot of time with you lately but at one point I did feel like a member of your extended family. The memories I have of you and Tom along with your family will always be with me. Tom was a very caring and generous man and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Lee

We were saddened to learn of the loss of your husband and a father. It is always difficult to lose a loved one but especially so when it is a family member. You will undoubtedly recollect many important memories about your husband and father. Some of your recollections will be happy ones and some simply constructive.

Our thoughts and prayers are always with you, but particularly now at this difficult time.

Dear Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittany,

May I offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband, and father.

I’m honored to have been Tom’s friend. It’s hard to know just how much the experiences in your youth can shape who you turn out to be in this life. Apart from the many adventures and memories of our youth, I had the chance to become reacquainted with Tom some 8 or 10 years later, after returning from living abroad and a bad marriage breakup in 1986. Tom found me a job and was very generous and supportive. His door was always wide open to me when I needed a friend and I’ll never forget that. I’m sorry to say we lost touch after he moved to Calgary, and I to California. I’m so glad to hear that he had a beautiful loving family. He will be missed.

Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittney: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. It’s a shame that we have lost touch in the last few years but everytime I drive by your home or the few occasions when I see Jaye in the neighborhood, it always reminds me of the “good old soccer days”.

Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittany,

On behalf of Calgary Speed Skating we would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father, Tom. Our thoughts are with you and we hope we can be of some comfort and support to you as you try to regain a sense of normalcy in your lives. May your best memories of Tom comfort you in the days and years ahead.

I worked with Tom as a client and he was always upbeat with a quiet smile. His patience, dedication and commitment to his work and love for his family and the outdorrs was evident for anyone who had the pleasure of working with him. My heart goes out to his family and his friends at DMBH, and I will make a memorial donation in honor of him.

Dear Shelli, Jaye, Spencer & Brittany & Uncle Bernie and Aunt Edith,

We are so sad to hear of Tom’s passing.

Wayne and I had an opportunity to spend some time with him when we were in Calgary a few years back and we really enjoyed seeing him. Wayne thought the world of him and was very upset to hear the news. I know that there isn’t much that anyone can say that will ease your pain and grief right now but we just wanted you to know that just from that short visit we had with him we could tell that he had grown into a well accomplished man, but most of all we could see that he was also a very caring and compasionate man who loved his wife and children very much as well as his Mom and Dad.

So please know that you are all in our prayers right now and we send you all our love.

With our deepest sympathy, prayers and love,

Wayne& Pat

Mary& Kevin,Ryan Connor,and Evan

Jim& Dawn & Brandon

You will always be the one of a kind that you were in law school.

We will miss you. And may your family always know that you loved them

Our hearts go out to you and your family as you struggle through the loss of your husband and your precious father. Know and remember … that he is home safe and is eagerly awaiting the reuniting of his family. “Hope” is faith holding its hands out in the darkness. Don’t despair, Jesus loves you and it is His plan to reunite ALL of His children together again in His time. We are praying for comfort for each of you in this time of testing. We look forward to eternity together … even though we don’t understand this side of heaven still He can be trusted! You are His and so are we …Maranatha… Maranatha…Maranatha! Until we meet you face to face … trust in Jesus!

Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittany,

It’s hard to find the words to express how sad we are. We will always cherish the friendship we had with Tom and we will miss him forever. He loved his family so much and was such a dedicated husband and father. Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy, Pat, Tyler and Josh

We are so sorry for your loss of your husband and father. We will make a memorial donation to War Amps Child Amputee Program, to which we are regular contributors.

Your neighbours,

Michael and Lené Fox

Dear Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittany

I can not begin to tell you how shocked we were to hear of Tom’s passing. I will not be able to attend the memorial service on Monday but want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Take care and hope to see you soon at the lake.

Brian, Sandy and Family.

Dear Shelli,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have alot of fond memories of working as an secretary to Tom with the lawfirm. Please accept my condolences.

Michelle

Please know you are in our prayers. Lean on those you love and hold fast to your wonderful memories.

Sandy, Al, Ty and Liam

Dear Shelli,

We are both extremely shocked and saddened to learn of your

recent loss of Tom. Please accept our

deepest sympathy.

Shirley and Terry

Dear Shelli, Jaye, Spencer and Brittany

Please accept our sincerest condolences. I am still shocked and unwilling to believe this. Be strong, lean on your friends and find relief in your memories.

I am shocked at the news of Tom’s passing. He always had a friendly handshake for me and my wife Michelle when we saw him and his family. Shelli and Tom always had special care for our daughter Caelan when she visited. Tom was always a gracious host. His generosity and kind heart will be missed. Shelli – our prayers are with you. Dale, Michelle and Caelan

Although no words can really help to ease your loss, know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time. I only hope that you find comfort now and in the days ahead, through the peace which comes from memories of love shared. Shelli, you and your young family, your Mom, your sister and her family are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary, Rob, Sheena, Heather, Jennifer and Robbie.