COLE, THOMAS WAYNE "TOM" - 1953-2011 - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Wayne Cole. Tom, 58, of Westcock, NB passed away peacefully at the Moncton City Hospital comforted by his family on Friday, October 21, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born in Sackville, he was a son of the late Harry and Lillian (Rivers) Cole. Tom worked for Correctional Services of Canada for 28 years. In his younger years, Tom was a great outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He had a great passion for motorcycles, gardening, cooking, playing the guitar, and photography. He loved his pets and enjoyed corresponding with his internet penpals. Tom will be sadly missed by his wife of 39 years, Patricia 'Pat' (Landry); his two daughters, Tracy (Luke) Carter, and Amanda (Shaun) Fleiger; brother Eugene (Rowlena); four grandchildren, Cole and Liam Carter, Kenzie and Noah Fleiger; his mother-in-law Elaine (Hicks) Landry; his faithful companion Mingie; two nieces, Jennifer Murphy and Angela MacDonald, and several Aunts and Uncles. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his father in-law, Edward Landry.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300). Honoring Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2 pm with Pastor Vernon Vickruck officiating. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Extra Mural Program at the Sackville Memorial Hospital or a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to express their THANK YOU to the doctors and nurses who provided excellent care to Tom, both at home and in the Moncton City Hospital during his lengthy illness www.jonesfuneralhome.ca