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MWO Thomas "Tom" T. CD1 (Retired) Peacefully at home on 24 August, 2002, at 55 years young following a short, courageous battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Angie (nee Usher), loving father of Tom, (Marjolaine Belzile), Michelle, Anne-Marie, Renee, Adam, Todd and Nick, step-father to Aurora, and proud grandfather of Zacharie, Gabrielle and Celeste. He is survived by his mother Monica (nee Bourgeois) and ten brothers and sisters. Goodbye Darling, and Daddy, Big Papa, and Son, Big Brother, and Cherished Friend. After a brief period in the NHL, Tom served in the RCEME Corps of the Canadian Forces from 1964 to 1992 and then as a civilian consultant for an additional 10 years. The highlight of his career was his time with the Canadian Airborne Regiment (1976-1981). His passion for woodworking and restoration has left its mark wherever he lived throughout his career, but most notably in Antrim and Chesterville where, until recently, he was restoring the Casselman house on Water Street. Friends may visit at the Chesterville Funeral Home, 62 Queen Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 26 August, and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 27 August. Funeral service at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9 Church Street, Chesterville, 1:00 p.m. 27 August. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. As per Tom's request, a celebration of his life will take place at the Chesterville Legion on Industrial Drive from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. later the same day. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate perennials or bulbs in order to plant a garden in Tom's memory. The Ottawa Citizen, 26-08-2002