Date de décès : 18 mars 2010
Passed away at home peacefully Thursday, March 18, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Surrounded by his loving daughters, Lisa McCormick, Kitchener, Ont., Gabrielle McCormick (Jerry), Kitchener, Ont., his nephew, Brent Thomas, Glace Bay; his niece, Anita Parsons (Dave), Glace Bay and his four legged best friend, Shadow, who never left his side.
Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Neil J. and Sarah McCormick, Bridgeport.
Predeceased by brothers, Archibald ‘Buddy’ McCormick, Bridgeport, John ‘Sonny’ McCormick (Ruby) and long time friend, Louise McIsaac.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Randy, Dakota, Ocean, Rain, Renee and Jerry Jr., all of Kitchener, Ont. He is survived by sisters, Corrinne Vaninetti (Joe), River Ryan, Berniece McCormick, Bridgeport, Marjorie McCormick, Glace Bay, Imelda McCormick, Glace Bay, Mary Kelly (Willie), Glace Bay; brother, Harvey McCormick (the late Rose), Glace Bay and many other family members and friends.
Tommy retired from the coal mines (Devco) in 1996. He lived and breathed hockey all of his life. He has coached, managed and participated in this sport throughout his life and faithfully attended and participated in the Vince Ryan Memorial Tournament each and every year. He also loved spending his free time with his buds at Jigger’s Lounge.
Thank you to the wonderful, caring, compassionate staff of the V.O.N. and Palliative Care, it was greatly appreciated.
Visitation will be held at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations in Tommy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Cape Breton Palliative Care Unit.
Online condolences may be forwarded to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
“Tommy was a great friend we will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to his Family.”
“tommy was my uncle ,he was one of the best people in my life .we would always sit down for tea and i would listen to the stories he had to tell.i will always miss that .....i love you uncle tommy ....my boys would go down to visit him and they would talk hockey for hours ...he would tell them about woprking in the pit ..about his friends ...about his life growing up ...they will miss him so much ...”
“My sympathy to you Lisa and Garbrielle and your family for your loss. I am sorry i did not make the service i did not find out till later...Your folks were great neighbors to us and we have alot of good memories growing up...god bless and take care of yourselves...john/karen/janice”
“My heartfelt condolences. Your dad was such a great friend,neighbor and protector of my father for the many years of his illness. I am sad I did not get to say goodbye. Peace be with you and your family at tiis sad time.
Diane Cohen”
“Tommy was and always will be the reason the Devo Colliery League happens every Sunday morning in Dominion.
I met Tommy there and played with him for a number of seasons. He was always smiling and laughing and always gave his two cents worth when it came to hockey.
He was a great league manager, team leader, team mate and friend. He will be missed very much by myself and the whole league.
We won the 3rd place game today and gave a toast to Tommy as soon as we sat down. I know he was smiling. Rest in peace.”
“Tommy is now resting in his better place. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones - near and far.
Sincerely,
Bobbi (Roberta) Treen Lonsdale -
(West Palm Beach FL) ”
“Sending my deepest condolences to all of Tommy\'s families may you have peace of mind and in your hearts to know that he is at rest and his suffering has ended god bless him and all . sincerely Karen Jolley and Thomas families .”
“Lisa, Gabrielle and the entire family,
Our loving thoughts are with you at this time. May you find comfort in your fondest memories.
Love,
Allanna, David, Victoria & Elizabeth”
“Deeply sorry for your great loss. You will all be remembered in our prayers. God Bless!”
“remember tommy as good friend, an work buddy work in mines together .my prayers an thoughts to family,to my buddy tommy.”
“My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I remember what a good skater Tommy was and enjoyed many turns around the Glace Bay rink with him. ”
“well its over now, hope you are in a better place say hello to everyone”
“Gabrielle and Lisa,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I honestly believe that Tommy is around you right now as you struggle through these next few days.
Wish I was home to be with you guys, my heart goes out to you both. xoxoxoxo”
“I am so very sorry to hear of Tommy\'s passing, he was a loyal friend, I visited him at Christmas time, and he told me he had great faith in his beliefs, and \"What will be will be\". My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.”
“R.I.P. WILL BE SO MISSED BY OUR FAMILY
OUR CONDOLENCES TO LISA & GABRIELLE McCORMICK
SIMCOE ON. LOL THE McCORMICK FAMILY
SIMCOE ONT.”
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