Thomas Laird "Tom" Graham
May-12-1939 - December-20-2013
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Bob & Jo Anne McCulla posted a condolence
Terribly sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful guy and a great educator. Will be sadly missed.
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Janet and Jim Poole posted a condolence
Dear Beth and girls,
We are so saddened to hear of Tom's death and wish our sincere condolences.
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Steve Hannah posted a condolence
I remember Tom from high School, he always had a smile, and was always training, he was my cross-country coach, I know it's a big shock, but now he is in the arms of God
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Ken and Nancy McNamee posted a condolence
Tom was a wonderful man and we are honored to have known him. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
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Valerie and Tom Bowes posted a condolence
So sorry to hear about Tom death, he was a dear man. Coached Jeff in long distance running and now runs marathons. he also coached Katie with track and was there with wrestling and helped with football with Scott. He was the principal when I went to pdci and he was active in the xcountry ski club with Tom. I just saw him last week on main street walking with his wife. sorry now I didn't speak. He truly was a great man and will be missed, will never forget his coaching and support he had for my children. Tom and Valerie so sorry we can not come Friday we are away.
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Jacqui & Bruce Sandor posted a condolence
Mr. Graham was a great guy. We are so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
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debi cavanagh sparks posted a condolence
I was so shocked to hear of Toms passing. I knew him both as a teacher and guidance counselor at PDCI, as well as an extremely friendly man after retirement. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed by all. He never met a stranger. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Jim and Ann Buchanan posted a condolence
Dear Beth, we were sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good teacher and a great guy who will be missed! Sympathies to you , your girls and families. God bless.
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Mike and Connie Hansen posted a condolence
Dear Beth, Sylvia and Allison;
Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of a wonderful neighbor, friend and weekly coffee buddy. Tom will be missed by us all. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Connie Hansen
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Jen Wargati-Burchill posted a condolence
Beth, Alison and Sylvia.
I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing. He was always seen with a wave and a smile every time I seen him. My condolences to your entire family.
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Stephen Bird posted a condolence
Dear Beth... I fondly recall Tom as a student in his grade 9 phys ed class and then over the years as we connected for the Glen Tay Block Race. I always appreciated Tom's influence on my lifelong interest in fitness. He was a great guy who will be missed by his family and many friends. You and your daughters are in my thoughts. Stephen
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Bud Peters posted a condolence
Beth: as a long time member of SFAC (Smiths Falls Athletic Club), we all spent some great times together. I love the Graham family and send my prayers of support.
Bud Peters
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Lorie McIvor posted a condolence
My clients and I attended Tom exercise classes in Perth for many years. He was kind, always had a smile and encouraged everyone to do there best. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Don and Carol Rubino posted a condolence
Dear Beth and family, our sincerest sympathies in the loos of Tom. He will be missed not only by you but many others as well. You are in our prayers.
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Diane and Allan Dinner posted a condolence
Dear Beth, Allison, Sylvia and family
As a neighbour and friend for 26 years we are truly saddened by your loss of Tom. When we moved to the Pines your family was one of the first we met and both Allison and Sylvia babysat Angela and Jeffrey. Tom and Beth and girls were always so kind to us always sharing your tennis and basketball courts with our children and their friends. Tom always had a smile, a kind word and always a soft spoken voice which we will miss. Not to mention the backyard chats with Allan. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend you could always depend on. We will sincerely miss him and offer our deepest condolences to all
Sincerely Diane, Allan, Angela, Jeffrey and families
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Angela (Dinner) Woodman posted a condolence
Dear Beth, Allison, Sylvia & families,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of your wonderful husband & father. Tom was one of the sweetest men. I remember on many occasions he would come out to the tennis courts to give me a pointer to help my tennis game. He always did so on such a kind and gentle manner that it never felt any other way than helpful. I have so many wonderful memories of your dad and 'Pines Life.' There are no words I can offer to fully explain how I feel for all of you and this loss. Please know that Tom will live on in the wonderful family memories you all made with him. He lived a life that was fulfilling. All my love, Angela Woodman xoxoxo
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Judy Palmer posted a condolence
Sylvia & family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you & may you have the support you need. Doug & Judy
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Laurie and Marilyn Manson posted a condolence
Dear Beth and family - it is with saddness and shock that we read of Tom's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your entire family. Tom was a special man and we always enjoyed our chats with him.
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Judy-Lynn (Lawlor) Jordan posted a condolence
Alison sorry for you loss of you Father....his memories will live on in you heart and thoughts
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Lawrence Edmonds posted a condolence
So sorry to hear about Tom thoughts and prayers are with at this time.
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Ray and Shirley Madden posted a condolence
Dear Beth,Allison,Sylvia & family. You have our deepest sympathy. Tom was a great teacher,coach,friend & a wonderful neighbour. We will always fondly remember the great times we enjoyed together skiing & playing tennis.Tom contributed much to his community for all the right reasons & will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched.
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Jenni-Lee (Drummond) Crogie posted a condolence
Beth, Alison and Sylvia and family, just want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. He was always a great supporter of our basketball and other sports teams. He always had a great smile and he was so proud of his family. Sending all our prayers to you at this hard time.
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Breen Taylor posted a condolence
I remember him well from riding my bike around in pine arbour during the mid 90's, I often used the tennis court and basketball net.....he was always welcoming. I am so sorry to hear about this loss. My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers during this extremely hard time.
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Phil McCann posted a condolence
Dear Beth, this is Phil McCann of Greensboro, NC and one of Tom's students and runners. I last visited with you and Tom in September 2006. Tom was a special person in my life; helping me attend PDCI in 1968 and asking me to run the EO crosscountry in the same year. It was always a treat to visit with Tom - loved running the Glen Tay Block race in 2005 and our last visit. I cheish Tom's commitment to family, fitness and living one's dreams. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend Saturday's gathering due to family commitments in Seattle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil
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Tom & Peri Ongarato posted a condolence
Beth,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.
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bob and betty McNichol posted a condolence
Beth , Sylvia and Allison and families. Betty and I were shocked to hear from people in Perth that Tom had passed away. He and I shared a lot of time together over the years and my respect for him was always the highest. so many stories from Track and Field days and sitting around the office shooting the breeze. His personality and values and the way he related to students and athletes was an example for others to try and live up to. He will be missed and if we were not down here in South Texas know that we would be there. You are in our thoughts and we will be thinking of you and Tom for a very long time to come.
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
There are no words to fully describe the enormous impact that Tom made on his community... as a teacher, a sports enthusiast, a friend, a husband & father. Please know that many, many people share your pain & sorrow, but know also that his spirit & life lessons live on in his children, his former students & colleagues.
With the deepest of sympathy for you,
Sincerely, Gail Thomas & the Retired Teachers of Ontario, Lanark District 29.
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Catherine, Craig, Matthew and Michael Graham posted a condolence
Beth, Sylvia and Allison,
We are so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a great neighbour and a wonderful friend. I will always remember our rides to PDCI together listening to Stompin' Tom, The Boss, and Bob and Doug Mckenzie. Thank you Tom for your wonderful heart, and the precious memories I will carry with me. You will be greatly missed.
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Jack and Ruth Anne posted a condolence
Beth, Allison, Sylvia and families:
We are sorry to be so far away and to be sending this message electronically. You are in our thoughts today. Tom was the first person to welcome us to Perth in 1971. It was a privilege to work with him and to see him regularly in the neighborhood. His legacy will live on in his students, colleagues, athletes, friends and most importantly his family. May your memories of a great man sustain you through this very difficult time.
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mark crawford posted a condolence
I am so sorry for your loss,this wonderful man taught me when I was a student at PDCI way back in 1972 he will be missed my deepest sympathy to all your loved ones.
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Patty and Rick St. Dennis posted a condolence
Beth,Allison and Sylvia. Patty, Chris, Greg and I, want to emphasize our sympathy and ongoing support to the entire Graham family during this difficult time.Tom was a genious in his own right, who devoted a great deal of his career and leisure time to enhancing the lives of others ( particularly our Youth ) through the benefits of Education and Physical Fitness.His passion for and committment to, the Annual Glen Tay Block Race was well known and appreciated by athletes of all levels, from elite to recreational to beginner.God Bless.
Patty, Rick, Chris & Greg St. Dennis
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Pat Tobey posted a condolence
Dear Beth,Allison,Sylvia,Jamie and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Tom's passing.He was always cheerful and ready to help in any situation and we had many situations.He had a great sense of humour and there will be many amusing stories to share that Tom would enjoy being recounted.He will be deeply missed.
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Bob Lorimer, North Vancouver, BC posted a condolence
As a fairly frequent visitor to the Tobey home in the Pines over several decades, I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. However, I was also buoyed by Pat's recollections and anecdotes of the connections between the Tobeys and the Grahams, and of Tom's connections to the larger community. This is a great loss for all. It is also, however, a time for remembrance and thanks for the things, both tangible and intangible, that Tom contributed. I will be at the PDCI service in spirit.
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Eric Devlin Jr posted a condolence
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. I remember Tom at PDCI and how he encouraged students including myself to be the best they could be..
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Ray Crampton posted a condolence
Beth Barb Anna I was so surprised to hear of Tom's passing. I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you & your families. I am sorry that I did not learn of the visitation period in time to attend.
I meant him in his first year at P&DCI. I was in Grade 10 at the time.
I loved sports & enjoyed also the Academic part of it.
Tom was a great help to me to develop my athletic skills. His tips & explanations to enhance my athletic skills were clear & concise which made them so easy to understand Just like his classes
At the same time he made me aware the my grades were also important.
I know that he was well like among the student body. His name often comes up when " the lads " who were involved with sports get together.
I want to thank you for sharing him with us.
Ray Cramptom
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Michael Dwyer & David Marshall posted a condolence
We are both so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our chats at PAC and seeing each other around Perth. Thinking of you.
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Stu & cathy steenburgh posted a condolence
Beth, Allison Sylvia and Family, Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad time. We have so many wonderful memories of your family and the Wildcats basketball team. Warm regards Stu & Cathy
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Roger & Madeleine Desormeaux posted a condolence
Beth and daughters, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our most sincere & heartfelt condolences.
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Gardie Church posted a condolence
Beth and family
I was saddened to learn of Tom's death upon returning home this week. He was an important influence in my young life. Tom worked tirelessly with our P&DCI track and field team and helped a number of us achieve goals on and off the field that would otherwise have been unrealised. I hope that during this hard time, you may find solace in the positive effect Tom's life and commitment had on many young people.
Gardie Church
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Peter and Daisy Au posted a condolence
Dear Beth, Allison and Sylvia,
So sorry to hear of the sad news. Tom was a great educator and doer of things he believes in. His personality, commitment and good judgment have influence others very positively. We are saddened with the news.
May you find strength at this time of sorrow that the positive influences he made still are with us today and beyond.
I also recalled how happy he was whenever he related the happenings with you two, Allison and Sylvia. You two are definitely his pride and joy.
Beth, we know the great partnership you two have together, and the giving you two have to the community - both individually and collectively.
Our prayers are with you in these moments of sorrow. May HIS peace and grace give you the strength in this time of need, and HIS blessings guide you in the days ahead.
With sympathy,
Peter and Daisy
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Erin McLean posted a condolence
Dear Beth and Family, We wanted to express our condolences but were unable to attend either the wake or service this past weekend. Tom was wonderful at contributing his time and efforts to individuals and the community. He will be missed, Allan, Erin, Laura, Tom and John McLean
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Karen Donovan posted a condolence
Beth: my heart felt condolences. It was oh so many years ago when we worked together at Spooner School.....thinking of you at this time. Karen Donovan
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Paul Long posted a condolence
Because of health issues I was sadly unable to attend Tom's wake or funeral. We had a couple of years together as Vice Principals. Tom taught me that a sense of humour often solves a problem. A sad loss to education and sport.
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Sherri (Lashley) Sauvé posted a condolence
Dear Beth and family
I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a good friend to my dad and was someone so many looked up to. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Jeremy Empey posted a condolence
Sylvia, Allison and Beth. Wanting to pass on my deepest sympathies to you all.
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Deb Wilcox posted a condolence
Beth & family, I pray you will have peace in the midst of sadness. I have many memories of years teaching together at North Elmsley & chats we have ahead about exercising. Blessings
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John Reid posted a condolence
I recently learned and was saddened to hear of Mr. Graham's death. Although it has been nearly 50 years since I attended PDCI he will always be Mr. Graham to me. Of all the great teachers I had Mr. Graham had the most influence on me. His teaching and encouragement in addition to his coaching of the school track and cross country teams increased my self confidencey and led to a lifelong interest in physical fitness. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Eric Devlin Jr. posted a condolence
In remembrance to a dedicated teacher and coach who influenced and encouraged many.. Always be remembered
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Shirley and Ray Madden posted a condolence
Hi Beth, We think of you very, very often. Our wonderful ski trips,tennis games, and of coarse our exercise attempts. You and Tom were such a part of our life in the good old Pine days.
We hope to get together with you this spring and summer when we get home from the south. Don't forget our birthdays are coming around again.
Hope the girls and their lives keep you busy with the grandchildren.
Chris,Terri and the girls arrive in a week for christmas and Sheri and the younger grandson(Logan) are coming at winter break. Jeff and Liam are going to some hockey events in Toronto.
All our Best, and we will see you in 2015
Shirley and Ray Madden
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Mad Man on a Lawn Tracker....
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Our favorite memories of Tom is him speeding across the lawn on his lawn tracker with his sun covered french legion hat (which consisted of his ball cap and a hand towel!!) He would take a turn at about 50 miles an hour, the wheels not even touching the ground.</p>
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Tom aways had nice things to say about everyone.</p>
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We truly miss him.</p>
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Sincerely,</p>
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Mike and Connie Hansen</p>
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Eric Devlin Jr. posted a condolence
Saturday, December 13, 2014
In remembrance to a dedicated teacher and coach who influenced and encouraged many.. Always be remembered
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John Reid posted a condolence
Thursday, February 13, 2014
I recently learned and was saddened to hear of Mr. Graham's death. Although it has been nearly 50 years since I attended PDCI he will always be Mr. Graham to me. Of all the great teachers I had Mr. Graham had the most influence on me. His teaching and encouragement in addition to his coaching of the school track and cross country teams increased my self confidencey and led to a lifelong interest in physical fitness. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Deb Wilcox posted a condolence
Monday, January 13, 2014
Beth & family, I pray you will have peace in the midst of sadness. I have many memories of years teaching together at North Elmsley & chats we have ahead about exercising. Blessings
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Jeremy Empey posted a condolence
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Sylvia, Allison and Beth. Wanting to pass on my deepest sympathies to you all.
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Sherri (Lashley) Sauvé posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Dear Beth and family I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a good friend to my dad and was someone so many looked up to. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Karen Donovan posted a condolence
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Beth: my heart felt condolences. It was oh so many years ago when we worked together at Spooner School.....thinking of you at this time. Karen Donovan
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Gardie Church posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Beth and family I was saddened to learn of Tom's death upon returning home this week. He was an important influence in my young life. Tom worked tirelessly with our P&DCI track and field team and helped a number of us achieve goals on and off the field that would otherwise have been unrealised. I hope that during this hard time, you may find solace in the positive effect Tom's life and commitment had on many young people. Gardie Church
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Roger & Madeleine Desormeaux posted a condolence
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Beth and daughters, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our most sincere & heartfelt condolences.
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Stu & cathy steenburgh posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Beth, Allison Sylvia and Family, Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad time. We have so many wonderful memories of your family and the Wildcats basketball team. Warm regards Stu & Cathy
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Michael Dwyer & David Marshall posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2013
We are both so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our chats at PAC and seeing each other around Perth. Thinking of you.
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Friday, December 27, 2013
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Tom and the Tobey’s Rat
Tom was always quick to lend a helping hand to a neighbour in need. There came a day when the Tobeys were in real need – they had a dirty, great rat in their garage! Tom and Paul flew into action, with lots of verbal support and dicey recommendations from the sidelines. A faux fur hassock (foot stool) was brought in from the family room. It had an open bottom, but the solid sides went right down to the floor, so it was at least part of a trap. Inside, it had coil springs. The hassock was plunked down over the cornered rat. The rat was frantic, and every time it jumped, the springs also jumped, causing the faux fur seat to jump as well. A piece of plywood was slid in under the bottom to fully enclose the rat thing, and Tom gingerly lifted the whole package and carried it carefully out to the Tobey’s convertible car. Paul got in to drive and Tom carefully kneeled backwards in the back seat, resting the jumping jack hassock, the plywood and the enclosed rodent on top of the trunk. Tom rode in this rather awkward position as Paul very slowly drove to the end of the street with all of the neighbourhood kids following along in some sort of modern version of the Pied Piper. Great care was required to avoid an early release of the rat into the car with the two men. After the rat was safely released at the end of the street, Beth quietly said "You know, it’ll probably just come back”. (As told by Pat Tobey to Bob Lorimer)
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Tom, Johnny Cash and the Amphibians
Another quiet day in the Pines; a day about to be upended by that cruel Greek goddess, "Crisis”.
Tom is a Country and Western fan. More relevant to this story, however, is that he is also a Johnny Cash fan.
The phone rings at the Tobey home. On the line is Tom, singing "four feet high and rising”, quoting a little-known Johnny Cash ditty. Everyone immediately knows that the sump pump has given out, because they all know about the Graham’s sump pump, and they are also great Johnny Cash wannabes. So, it’s now all able-bodied on deck. Everyone to the scene, rubber boots in hand or on foot. Sure enough the basement is in flood and the water is rising toward the furnace. Not a good thing!
In the end, the pump is repaired, the basement is bailed out, and the house is saved. The biggest challenge in this particular case was managing the frogs that were leaping all around as the dewatering crew was working its magic. The best news is that the frogs escaped.
Good neighbours, good memories and "Crisis” thwarted again. And, that’s why there are still amphibians in the Pines to this very day.
(As told by Pat Tobey to Bob Lorimer)
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Tom, the Chipmunk and the Livestock Chute
Tom has a soft spot for God’s small creatures – even at his peril and that of some of his closest friends.
Close your eyes and imagine yet another Pines neigbourhood call to arms. A chipmunk is trapped in the Graham’s dining room wall and is wearing itself down to nubbins trying to escape. What to do?
Neighbours to the rescue to build a master plan; a plan much larger than the small rodent involved. Believe it or not, the plan is for the assembled crew to stand along the sides of the dining room with sheets of plywood standing on their edges to create a chute from the dining room wall to the patio door for said chipmunk to run to safety once freed from its entrapment. Ok … I suppose … maybe.
The plan is conceived and is perfected, but with how much real critical review, no one is willing to say to this day.
The moment of action has arrived. The plywood crew is in position. The viewing gallery has no empty seats. The critics are already discussing their "I told you so” hindsight stories even before the hindsight is available. But, there is actually little sight at all, either foresight or hindsight, because it is late evening and the lights are down low in order to not scare the poor creature. There is no instant replay.
Tom smashes a hole in the dining room wall with a hammer. There is a long quiescence. Eventually, the problem animal ventures tentatively out from the hole in the dining room wall and bolts to freedom; presumably to then engage, after supper of course, in the activities that then create new baby chipmunks who then grow up to hang out in dining room walls.
No chipmunks were harmed during this storied event; but dining room walls in the Pines have never been the same since.
The chipmunk family says "Thanks, Tom”.
(As told by Pat Tobey to Bob Lorimer)
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Friday, December 27, 2013
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Tom's Sound Advice
I vividly remember meeting Tom ( as well as Geof Conley and Bud Peters ) shortly after moving to Smiths Falls in the early 1980's. I " bumped " into them on a noon hour run from the Smiths Falls Squash Club ( I had just started running regularly to lose weight ). Tom was keenly interested in how far and how often I was running, but more importantly, how my body felt. I told him I felt excellent, other than I was experiencing severe pains in my shins. Tom took one look at what I had on my feet and ( very politely as only Tom could do ) suggested that maybe I should look into running in something, other than a pair of steel toed construction boots. I did and have been running pain free ever since. Tom will be sorrowly missed by his fellow SFAC ( Smiths Falls Athletic Club ) members, as our Charter Western Co-ordinator.
Rick St. Dennis
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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You will always be remembered Tom, forever in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for being such a great person, friend and neighbour. Love, Jeff, Andrea, Callum and Carmindy.
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In remembrance of a dear neighbour and lifelong friend. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories Tom. You will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
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Fred Begley posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2013
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Deepest sympathies. I hope that, in time, you can take comfort in the great memories of Tom.
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Tom and Peri Ongarato posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2013
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Dear Beth and Family: We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With love.
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Daryl & Colleen posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2013
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We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Betty and Bob McNichol posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2013
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Beth and family . Betty and I are remembering the good times from past years and we know the difficult time you are having right now. You are in our thoughts down here in Texas. The Scholarship Fund is such an excellent idea.
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Karen & Jack Schecter posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2013
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Beth Jack and I are thinking about you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tom was such a great guy, always having something interesting to add to any conversation. He will be missed.
