Obituary of Thomas Harvey Hoare

Thomas Harvey Hoare took his last breath at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 just nine days after his 92nd birthday at the Rocky View General Hospital. After a distinguished and decorated career (DFC) as a fighter pilot with the RCAF during WWII he graduated in 1946 from McGill University in geology, he met and married Martha eventually making his home in Calgary. As in life, this remarkable, stoic and energetic man left with great dignity and grace. Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and enduring friend to so many, it seems all who met this man were instantly charmed. Tommy is survived and will be remembered by his loved ones; son Michael (Jacqueline) Hoare; daughter Martha Thomas, grandchildren Sarah (fiancé Shaun), Katherine, David, and Stephen; as well as sister Arlene (Gary) Bradley. He was predeceased by his wife Martha Balfour; grandson Mitchell Bradley; brothers Oliver, Donald, and Allen; as well as parents Thomas and Lena. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church (903 – 75th Avenue S.W.) on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tommy’s memory directly to the Salvation Army Agape Hospice (1302 8th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8). In living memory of Tommy & Martha Hoare, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.