Thomas Joseph Moore Jr.
1930-2017
With family gathered around him in Charlottetown,
Thomas J. Moore Jr., aged 86, went to God on Friday, June 9,
2017.
Born November 8th,
1930,
Dad was educated in Halifax, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from
St. Mary’s University at the precocious age of 19. In the
late 1950s, he graduated from the then-new Masters of Social Work
Program at the Maritime School of Social
Work.
In 1955, Tom
married Teresa (Best) of Kentville, and the next 52 years traced the
arc of a love story that prevailed over many struggles and heartaches.
Theirs were many smiles of satisfaction over triumphs large and small,
and not a few shared laughs—as much about their own foibles
as those of others.
Dad worked as
a social worker (Mom, when growing family permitted, as a registered
nurse) in Halifax and in Peterborough, Ontario, before returning to
the Maritime School of Social Work as an instructor in 1966. In 1970,
he and Mom, now with six children in tow, moved to Charlottetown,
where Dad took the position of Director of the Protestant Family
Services Bureau.
Tragedy
struck in 1972 with a car accident that claimed the life of his own
father, Thomas Sr., and left Dad seriously injured. Years of recovery
followed, culminating in his obtaining a position with the Department
of Veterans Affairs, an opportunity for which he and Mom were always
grateful.
Dad was
predeceased by his father, Thomas J. Moore Sr.; mother Mary; sister
Thér se Moore, sc; brother Jim (Eleanor); and
Dad’s lifemate, heartmate—and now new
soulmate—Teresa Maria.
He is
survived by his sister Sheila Moore, sc; and children Paul (Mary
Louise); John (Dawna); Michael; Jim; Pat (Antonieta); and Mary Sarah
Moore Clark (John). Grandchildren are Sarah, Peter, Louis, Anna, and
namesake Thomas.
Gratitude is
owed to the kind, professional staff at Andrew’s Lodge,
Malpeque Road, and Unit 2, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and for the
wonderful blessing of the PEI Palliative Care Centre in Charlottetown.
As well, thanks to Dr. Lantz, longtime physician to Mom and
Dad.
A funeral
mass will be offered at St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown on Monday,
June 12th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made
to the PEI Palliative Care Centre. On-line condolences may be offered
through Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home at
www.islandowned.ca.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Joseph Moore Jr..source

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