Thomas Randal Bell
June 11, 2017 By Egan Funeral Home Leave A Condolence
Thomas Randal Bell, 80, formerly of Toronto, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9th, 2017 at the Avalon Long Term Care Facility in Orangeville after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Born in London, England to Pamela and Reginald Bell he was schooled at Eton, performed his service in the Her Majesty’s Royal Navy and immigrated to Canada. In 1959 he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Regimental # 20873. He married his loving wife Loretta in 1962 and they made Toronto their home. Tom attended the University of Toronto and obtained his Certified General Accountant accreditation in 1972 and then in 1992 acquired his certified Fraud Examiners designation. After a distinguished career with the R.C.M.P., Toronto Commercial Crime Section, Staff Sergeant Tom Bell, utilized his experience to establish a second career in the private sector, serving Irving Oil, Canada Post, Ernst and Young, and Paddon & Yorke until his retirement. From a very young age Tom was passionate about boating and was on the water as often as possible. He especially enjoyed his visits back home to England, France and the Island of Corsica. He loved to vacation in the warm climate and had fond memories of Mexico, Jamaica and Hawaii. Closer to home he loved being at his cottage and on the water to enjoy the sunsets he shared with his family aboard his cruiser on Georgian Bay.
Predeceased by his devoted wife Loretta, Tom was extremely loving and proud of his two sons, Michael (Karen) and Philip. He is remembered fondly by his brothers Robert and Andrew and his sister, Françoise (David). His grandchildren, Brenda, Brianna, Michaela, Derick and Jessica will have loving memories of their Papa.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday morning, June 16 from 10 o’clock until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens, 1810 Albion Road, Etobicoke. Followed by a reception at Le Jardin, 8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge from 1 to 3 o’clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Canada (www.parkinson.ca). Condolences for the family may from offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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