TRACEY, THOMAS C. - The death of Thomas C. Tracey husband of Eileen Gallagher occurred unexpectedly at his residence on December 24, 2008. Tom was born in Saint John and was a son of the late Thomas L. and Emma (Sinclair) Tracey. He was a life long resident having lived in the Quispamsis- Gondola Point area for 30 years and the last 14 in Grand Bay - Westfield. Tom had been employed for many years with CP Railway and Smith Transport. His life was dedicated to his family and friends, his great love of nature and hunting and his keen interest in painting and music. He was predeceased by his first wife Betty (Hewitt) Tracy and two sons Chris and Blair. As well as Eileen, Tom is survived by five sons Gary Tracey(Carrie) of Fairfield N B, Stephen Tracey(Cathy) of Peers Alb., David Tracey(Michel)and Brian Tracey(Susan) both of Willow Grove N B and Sean Tracey( Mitchell) of Vancouver BC, one daughter Gail Gallant( Ken) of Quispamsis, two brothers Aulden Tracey (Helen) of Loch Lomond and Donald Tracey ( Hilma) of Damascus NB 11grandchildren, five great grand children and a great, great granddaughter as well as several nieces and nephews. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Peters Church on Monday December 29, 2008 at 2 pm Interment in St Joseph's cemetery later in the spring. Visiting hours Sunday December 28, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.