Thomas “Tom” Read
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom
Read, age 75, Moncton, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 after a brave battle
against cancer. Tom was born to Tom and Donna Read, Prince
St., Sydney who have predeceased him.
Growing up in Sydney, he attended Constantine School, Sydney
Academy, and Xavier Junior College. He attended the Coady
International Institute and graduated with a degree from St. Francis
Xavier University, Antigonish. Shortly after graduating, he
moved to Ottawa where he began a lifelong career with the
Co-Operators, working in Regina, Moncton, and Glace Bay until his
retirement. His first job at age 14 was at Sydney Co-Op,
cutting meat and his fingers.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Suzanne and four
step-daughters Jill MacDonald, Heather Maxwell, Martha Maxwell (Adam),
Bridget Maxwell, and six grandchildren, Kate, Hannah, Ryan, Ella,
Grace, and Josie. He is also survived by son Shawn Read
(Zoe) and his children Oliver and Joshua, as well as daughter Andrea
Mann (Blair) and children Ellie and Avery.
Born into a large family, Tom is survived by sisters Sheila
Coleman (Jack), Paula Gardner, Rhonda Smith (Barry) of Sydney, and
Debbie MacArthur (Allan) of Edmonton. His brothers are
Darrell (Barbara), Sydney, Bill (Karen), Saskatoon, and Charles
(Helen), Fredericton.
Throughout his life, Tom was keenly interested in coaching
hockey and volunteering with United Way and The Friends of the Moncton
Hospital. He loved gardening, skiing, and music.
Known for his wry sense of humor, Tom would tell anyone who would
listen that “he watered his lawn with beer so it would come up
half cut”.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Fergusons
Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton (858-1995) from 2:00 to 4:00
and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at St.
Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Botsford St., Moncton on
Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11am. Father Carroll will
officiate with a reception to follow in the church hall. In
lieu of flowers, donations to The Friends of the Moncton Hospital
Foundation are suggested. Tom’s family thanks all
relations and friends who have offered prayers and deeds to help
though this difficult time. Special thanks for the care
provided by Dr. Ali Benjelloun, the Extra-Mural Driscoll palliative
care team, especially Dr. Melanie Leger and nurses Shona and
Linda.
Online condolences at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com

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