Passed peacefully away on September 25, 2016, at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Thomas Richard Hammond, age 87, in the presence of his loving family, after a long and healthy life. Predeceased by his parents Lucy and Ambrose Hammond, brother Jim, and sisters Violet Bradshaw and Vivian Hammond. Leaving to mourn are his wife Margaret of 63 years, son Andrew (Sylvia), daughter Vivian (Tom Franks) of Cambridge, Ontario, grandchildren Lori (Mark March), Andrea (Chad Clothier) of Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Richard Hammond, Michael Franks (Alannah) of Guelph, Ontario and great-grandchildren Dylan, Kara, Amber and Lily. Special thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. The family will accept visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John's, on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 from 7-9 p.m, and Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 from 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at 2 p.m, with inurnment to be held at a later date. No flowers by the request of the family. Donations may be made to St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove, or the Children's Wish Foundation. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

Forever Remembered.