Tom Barlow passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on March 6, 2016 at the age of 81. Tom was born September 8, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta, moving a few years later with his family to Calgary where he attended school and helped his father with the family house construction business. He used the skills he was taught throughout his life to pursue his passion for woodworking by renovating and building desks, grandfather clocks, boats and campers. In 1952, Tom began working at Alberta Government Telephones in the Switching Department, transferring to Edmonton to the Staff Group in 1965. He was transferred to Red Deer in 1973 where he was the manager of the Switching Dept., later becoming manager of both the Engineering and Construction Depts. in Red Deer. Tom retired in 1987 after 35 years. It was at AGT that he met his soulmate, Ann, and they were married in 1977. In 1991 he began a new career with the City of Red Deer as a cell attendant at the Red Deer City cells for the RCMP, retiring again in 2006. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Thomas Barlow; brother, John L. Barlow; and by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 39 years; nieces, Dianne Briers of Red Deer and Jan Barlow of Edmonton; nephews, Leslie Barlow of Vancouver and Lowell Barlow; as well as several other nieces and nephews. At Tom’s request there will be a private graveside service after cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6 (403-309-4344) or to the Lung Association of Alberta & NWT, P.O. Box 4500 Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 1K6 (1-888-566-5864). The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Charles Metcalf and to the staff at the Red Deer Hospice.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Barlow September 8, 1934 – March 6, 2016.source