Born in North York, Toronto, Ontario the eldest son of Thomas Ernest Walford (1918-2012) and Ruth Isabell Bailey (1919-2012).
Tom as he was known by, had two sisters Mary Ann (nee Walford) Reilly (1939-2012) and Joan Ethel Walford Bruneau. He was a father, son, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. Father of Zolton Walford (Sherry). He had three grandchildren, Kierra, Danika, and Austin. Tom was also a great grandfather to five children, Alexa, Evanna, Dax, Bennett, and Xoey.
Thomas Walford had served in the Airforce from 1956 to 1988 and then for two years on the Reserved forces. He was trained as an Air Frame Technician for 33 years. A proud legion member since 1987.