Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family at precisely 3:00 p.m. on Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Agnes and Austin Cooper. Leaving to mourn his wife Marjorie (Fitzpatrick); his children Laura (Michael), Jim (Alex), Jennifer (Craig) and his beloved grandchildren Maggie, Anna, Maria and new grandson Henry James. Leaving to mourn also are his brothers Rick (Grace and Family), Bill (and family) and his sister Mary Wynn (Frank and family); sister - in - law Lorraine Collins, Marie Strang (and family), and brother - in - law Bill Fitzpatrick (Claire and family). As well as special relatives and friends. Tom will be sadly missed by his wife, children and his grandchildren who loved him dearly. The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to all the medical staff at the Health Science Centre who cared for Tom during his illness, and a very special thank you to his oncologist Dr. Jehan Siddiqui, for his excellent treatment and compassionate care. Waking at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Cremation to follow, inurnment will take place at a later date.