Tom was born in Emo, Ontario to Herbert and Alice Kiddle. They later relocated to Fort Frances where Tom’s father was employed at J.A. Mathieu’s Sawmill. Growing up, Tom spent countless days in the area of the Sawmill and loved to talk of the fun times he and his friends had there.
Tom attended Fort Frances High School. Since Tom was always interested in woodworking, he later went to work for Herrem’s Woodworking. After many years of employment, he went on to purchase the business from Harold Herrem. After selling the business, Tom went on to do maintenance for the residents of Flinders Apartments until fully retiring in his 80’s.
Tom was very involved with different community projects throughout his lifetime. He was a long time member of the Elks Lodge and a lifetime member of St. John’s Anglican Church. Tom remained true to his Christian beliefs throughout his life. He had many lifelong friends who will miss him very much. Tom was married to the late Hazel McKay until her death in 1984. In 1989, he married Elaine White who now resides at Rainycrest.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Alice Kiddle; wife Hazel; sister Betty; brother Leslie,;and step-son Blaine. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine, step-children Laura (Bob), Keith, Cindy (Dale), Doug, Randy (Diane), Kelly (Dan), and Barbara (Warren); step daughter in law Beth along with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday February 9, 2017 at 10:00a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church with Reverend MJ D. Leewis-Kirk AOJN officiating. Cremation has taken place and Tom’s ashes will be buried at a later date.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Murray, Dr. Bob Lidkea, Vic Gustafson and Frank DeBenedet.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church or Rainycrest Long Term Care, c/o Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Online Condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
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