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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GOODE, Thomas William (Tom) - passed away peacefully at age 91 in Ladner, British Columbia on June 27, 2013. Tom is survived by his loving spouse and life mate Lily of 70 years; three children, Marlene (George), Jan and Wayne; grandchildren Tracey (Colin), Keith (Jennifer), David (Caroline), Thomas (fiancée Rebecca), Hailey (Jeremy); and great-grandchildren Brittany, Calvin, Reanne, Haydn, Elizabeth, Kieran and Benjamin. Tom grew up in South Vancouver and was a veteran of the second World War, serving in the Canadian Navy from 1939 to 1945, supporting convoy crossings of the North Atlantic and D-day. Tom became an electrician after the war, raised his family in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and finally settled in Tsawwassen. Tom retired after 40 years service, working for Neon Products - Jim Pattison Sign Company. Tom was active in the local community of Tsawwassen, becoming the first President of the Boundary Blue Back Swim Club and later President of the Phoenix Senior's Club, a member of the Artist Guild, the Ham Radio Club and a volunteer for Delta Assist (Life Line). Tom will be remembered most for his strong sense of family and an unwavering commitment to fairness in the community and the world. Though not particularly religious, he was spiritual by nature and commented often as to "how there must be something out there ultimately responsible for all the beauty in this world". In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Cancer Society of the Heart Fund and/or the Salvation Army.
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