Louis Thomas LeCreux of Fox Brook, formerly of Glace Bay, NS
Louis Thomas LeCreux ‘Tommy’ was born September 6, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario.
He was raised since an infant in Glace Bay, NS, a proud Caper through and through, he always referred to going to Cape Breton as going home. Tom moved to Pictou County in 1979 to work at Michelin, he retired in 2009. His fun retirement job was with Proudfoots Home Hardware.
Tom was predeceased by his sister Ann (LeCreux) McKenzie (2006) and parents-in-law Bill (2014) and Chris (2012) Chisholm, who loved Tom like a son. He had a special relationship with both but especially with mother-in-law Chris, they teased each other mercilessly.
Tom is survived by his loving wife and best friend Grace (Chisholm) LeCreux, originally of Glace Bay, but now of Fox Brook, NS. His daughters, Miranda LeCreux (Hopewell) and her son Ty; Sarah LeCreux (Westville) and her children, Brydon and Grace Ann. His parents, Louie and Rodena LeCreux of Tower Rd, NS; siblings Alex (Lynn) LeCreux, Windsor, NS; Francey (Gary) Wilson, Birch Grove, NS; Robert (Kim) LeCreux, Trenton, NS, Shirley (Roland) Hardy. Glace Bay, NS; Ted (Leigh) LeCreux, Oveida, Florida and Cheryl (Andy) Veinotte, Bridgewater, NS; sisters-in-law Liz Chisholm, Grand Bay – Westfield, NB and Jackie (Paul) Daniels of Egerton, NS; Grace’s chosen brother Jim (Janet MacLellan) Rogers of Salt Springs, NS; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Tom loved his family; having lived his married life in a house of all women, he loved that his first two grandchildren were boys, but was thrilled all over again with a grand-daughter.
An avid Toronto Maple Leaf fan and Toronto Blue Jay fan, he received a lot of teasing over the years because of the TML, but he always said you have to support your team no matter the results.
Tom loved to snowmobile and he put thousands of miles on his sled with his wife following as he took them on adventures. Some of his happiest times were snowmobiling with friends, good snow or bad.
Most important to Tom was his family, a few close friends and his handsome boy, Spock (dog). No matter what life would bring him, being connected to his family was, for Tom, the very best a person could ask for. He always loved that he came from such a large family – there was always someone to play with, watch the game with, support each other in the good times and bad times.
When it was learned that Tom had Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant all his siblings volunteered to be that donor. Fortunately, his brother Alex was able to give him the gift of hope. Since his diagnosis in November 2015, Tom has shown his friends and family just how strong he was, never complaining about the hand he was dealt and never giving up.
Although a quiet person, Tom loved to tease and torment us all. So when remembering Tom don’t forget to poke a little, gently stir the pot in a conversation and tease those nearest and dearest to you with love and affection.
Tom is resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, with visiting on Friday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. His funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. Interment will be MacLeod Cemetery, Fox Brook.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Canada, the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient and Family Fund (c/o QEII Foundation, 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4), or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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