William Thomas Gillam
1926-2018
William Thomas Gillam
July 14, 1926 – April 23,
2018
Corner Brook, NL
A Life Well
Lived.
It is with sadness but gratitude for a wonderful life, that
we announce the peaceful passing on April 23, 2018 of Tom Gillam;
husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Left
to celebrate his life is Phyllis (Vardy) his wife of 63 years;
daughters Susan (Derrick Watton), Corner Brook, Janet (Mario
Fitzpatrick), St. John’s, Norma (Michael Tulk) Stouffville,
Ontario, and Carol Anne (Paul Wight) Corner Brook. Devoted grandfather
to Thomas and Maria Fitzpatrick, Lindsey, Gavin and Stephen Tulk, and
Allison and Heather Wight. Grumpy to Megan and Kate Hickey.
Brothers-in-laws John « Jack » Braye, John (Alva) Vardy, and
Annie Gillam. As well as a large circle of loving nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John
and Lydia Gillam, parents-in-law Mark and Carolyn Vardy, brothers
Heber, Arthur, Nelson, George, Samuel, Jack, Jim, and Ambrose, sisters
Joyce, Sylvia, Sarah, Hannah, Blanche, and Violet, brothers and
sisters-in-law Billy Vardy, Patricia and Robert Watton, and Garland
and Rowena Vardy.
Tom was born in Curzon Village in 1926 and is the last
surviving family member of his generation. His life was filled with
family, friends, his love of the outdoors and storytelling. An avid
outdoorsman, Tom pursued his life-long love of hunting, fishing,
snowmobiling, and boating. Tom especially loved spending time at his
cabin in Bonne Bay Pond.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit
Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday,
April 25th from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April
26th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary the Virgin
Anglican Church, 456 Curling Street with Father P. Lynn Braye
officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. As expressions
of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Flowers respectfully declined. The family guest book may be signed by
visiting www.fillatre.ca.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Thomas Gillam 19262018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Corner-Brook, Province: T-N
