OBITUARY
Dr. Thomas Richard Offen
February 26, 1934 – December 18, 2018
Dr Thomas R. Offen, Feb 26, 1934 – December 18, 2018.
Tom (Big T) passed away on December 18 from congestive heart failure. Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret, his children, David (Leslie), Kelly, Robyn, (Tom) and Todd, (Susan), grandchildren, Nicole, Cody, Robert, Brendon, Todd, Dylan, Samantha, Ella and Jackson and great granddaughter, Hadley.
Dr. Tom, was a Chiropractor who touched the lives of thousands of people, hundreds of which were in the polo & equestrian worlds. In the late 70’s, early 80’s Dr. Tom was a pioneer in animal Chiropractic, achieving amazing success on countless dogs and horses.
Tom had a life long passion for horses, competing in show jumping from an early age, foxhunting and eventually polo as a member of the Toronto Polo Club. Tom introduced his 4 children and all his grand children to horses and polo. The Dr. Tom Offen kid’s Tournament is one of the highlights of the Toronto Polo Club season. Tom enjoyed watching sons David & Todd, and grandsons Cody, Robert and Brendon compete in and win the Interscholastic tournament. In the spirit of giving back, Tom Co-chaired the USPA Interscholastic Committee for several years.
Tom was also a volunteer member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Horse Show Ring Committee for over 40 years, an activity he shared with many of his kids and grandkids.
Tom battled Heart & Stroke disease, a hereditary condition during his later years. Tom was a passionate supporter and early participant in Polo For Heart, which is in it’s 40th year at the Toronto Polo Club.
Tom’s wish was to have a small family celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, to celebrate Tom’s life, donations to “Polo For Heart” would be greatly appreciated.
Donations in memory of Dr. Tom Offen can be sent to Polo For Heart, 180 Renfrew Drive, Suite 100, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z2
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dr Thomas Richard Offen 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: aurora, Province: Ontario
