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THOMAS LAWRENCE ALLISON
(September 13th, 1944 – March 15th, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved father and grandfather, Tom Allison, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Tom is survived by his former wife Catherine (nee Crowe), his five children, Jim, Bill (Christine), Andy (Heather), Nancy (Lorne), and Lawrence; and his eight grandchildren, Brooke, Abigail, Isaac, Erika, Lucas, Audrey, Miriam and Hugh. Predeceased by his parents, James and Gwendolyne (nee Lawrence) Allison of Dixie, Mississauga.
Tom graduated from the University of Guelph in 1968 with an Honours B. Sc in Agriculture, and shortly after settled on a farm with Cathy near Manilla. He taught physics and science at Port Perry High School and quickly became involved in numerous community organizations such as the Sunderland Lions Club, Minor Hockey, the Co-op Board and the Cannington Curling Club. He returned to the trucking days of his youth, founding his own business and working 30+ years as a driver, making connections and sharing laughs with fellow farmers and friends along the way.
Tom was a pragmatic man, who knew his own mind and enjoyed a great joke. He loved the freedom of driving, and travelled all across North America visiting historical monuments and every baseball stadium he could. An avid reader and devoted learner, his curiosity compelled him to interview anyone he met, fulfilling his motto, “If you don’t ask, you won’t know!”. Most of all, he appreciated a good challenge, illustrated in his love of plowing a straight opening split and crafting a tidy crown. A proud and devout supporter of his childrens’ and grandchildrens’ activities and interests, he could always be found right behind home plate, rinkside, in the audience or at the finish line.
Tom’s physical presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends but his spirit will continue to live on in our hearts and memories. Sincere thanks to the physicians, specialists, and hospital staff at Port Perry Hospital, Southlake Regional, Peterborough Regional, Lakeridge Oshawa and Ross Memorial Hospital. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to Port Perry Hospital Foundation, Durham Plowman’s Association or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Sunderland Legion on Saturday, May 10th from 1 – 4 p.m. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca
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2025
Death notice for the town of: Cannington, Province: Ontario
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