DAVIS, Thomas Sidney

Age 87, of Shelburne, NS, passed peacefully in his sleep at Bayside Nursing home with his daughterin-law Mary Davis, granddaughter Erika Davis and long-time friend Tommy Demings at his side. Thomas was born in Upper Clyde on July 27,1936 at home to Russell Davis and Florence (Smith). He was the 2nd of 3 children, and the eldest son. He began his working career with his father, working for Russell’s bakery, Tasty Bakers, as a delivery driver. He then went on to work for Irving Oil LTD for 36 years as the Area Supervisor for the South Shore. He retired in 1996, after a long and successful career at a company he loved. He spent his retirement travelling, attending church, assisting Mary with travel for the residents at the Abide-a-while, performing charity work, reading many, many books and spending time with his family. He married his high school sweetheart in 1955, Martha Mae (Newell), whom he had a long and loving marriage with. They had one son, and two grandchildren. Thomas was predeceased by his beloved wife, Martha Mae Davis (Newell); his son, Raymond Eugene Davis; his sister, Betty Lou Bezanson (Davis); his brother-in-law, Owen Bezanson; his brother, Bob Davis; his twin brother at birth, (unnamed); and his parents, Russell and Florence. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Mary Davis (Raymond); granddaughter, Erika (Chris); grandson, Ryan (Alysia); several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Cremation has taken place under the care of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home and Crematorium LTD. Visitation will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 7-9 p.m. in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 58 Bulkley Street, Shelburne, where the Memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m., with Pastors Ron Coole, Wayne and Tanya Dooks officiating. Memorial Donations can be made to Shelburne Baptist Church, Harbour Light Pentecostal Church, Sandy Point Lighthouse, your local SPCA or charity of choice. The family would like to give a special thank you to Roseway Hospital, NP Maria Ceschiutti, VON, and staff at Bayside Nursing home, who showed Thomas and family an extraordinary amount of compassion at this difficult time. A loving thank you to Jeffrey Mahaney, a long-time family friend, for his support over the years, Tommy Demings, who was especially close to Thomas, Debbie and Lee Townsend for their visits. You may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net