Tommy was well known for being a big loveable teddy bear, with his big hugs, kind heart, and recognizable laughter that could be heard anywhere. Tommy loved playing baseball, darts, and family gatherings. He loved to laugh, and was rarely seen without a XL triple triple in his hand. Tommy worked over the years with Simply Living, and Canadian Tire, and was well known for his ability, to move heavy furniture with ease. Tommy loved meeting new people during his day to day tasks.
Tommy is survived by his sisters Ann ( Blair) Hanrahan, Mary (Bernie) Gouthro. Brothers, Arthur (Ralphina), Mickey (Doreen), Hubert, Lennie (Bernadette), Freddy (Susan), Joseph (Amanda), stepdaughters Pauline, Cora, and Angela. Tommy loved and was loved by all his nieces, and nephews and even had special nicknames for some of them. He was predeceased by his wife Linda, whom he dearly missed, his parents Freeman and Margaret "Margie", sister Mary Lou (Johnny) and brother Freeman as well as nephews Blair, Tyler, John and niece Margaret.
We would like to give special thanks to our sister Ann, who cared for him, and special thanks to ICU nurses, Maria, Shantel, Michelle, and Dr Burke and Dr Salvo, who took excellent care of Tommy. A visitation for Thomas will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay. Due to snow the graveside service will be held at Forest Haven Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00am with Rev. Dorothy Miller officiating.
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