Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Monday, March 30th, 2009 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, age the of 68 years, Thomas Clayton Wight. Leaving to mourn, his daughters: Nonia (Lindell) Smith, Genista (Paul) MacDonald and Ruth (Robert) Luther; grandchildren: Stephanie, Katelin, Jillian, Ryan and Melanie; his partner and best friend of of 19 years, Frances Shears; extended family: Pam (Carson) Payne, Bryant Shears, Clem (Jackie) Shears, Dennis (Kelly) Shears, Sharon (Robert) Major and Dwayne (Ann-Marie) Shears; their children: Cathy, Matthew, Meghan Verge, Joshua Shears, Blaine Payne, Skyler, Christopher and Daniel Shears, Obediah, Robin and Emma-Joan Major; his brothers and sisters: Lawrence (Ilene) Wight, Georgina (John) Pittman, Maurice (Loretta) Wight, Doug Wight, Blanche (Max) Chambers, Kay (Herb) Woodward, Paul (Karen) Wight and Seth (Debbie) Wight; sister-in-law, Hughena Wight; and Cora Parsons, a special friend to Frances and Thomas. Also leaves to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and his extended family friends, especially the friends from Bonne Bay Pond. Thomas was predeceased by his wife, Lillian (nee McKenzie); his parents, Stewart and Sarah Wight; and his brother, Stephen. The family will be receiving family and friends from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today, Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael’s & All Angels Anglican Church in Deer Lake. Canon John Meade officiating. Burial to follow at the church cemetery, Wights Road, Deer Lake. Donations in Thomas’ memory would be gratefully appreciated and can be made to the Accessibility Fund of St. Michael’s & All Angels Church, Deer Lake. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of I.C.U and 3B at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Dr. Tavenor, Dr. Rogers and the nurses of the Chemo Unit. ‘Forever In Our Hearts’