The Telegram (St. John's)

KEARSEY, Thomas Joseph ‘‘Tom’’

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January 2, 1930 – March 27, 2024. Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in his 95th year. Tom was predecease­d by his parents, William and Alice Kearsey; sisters, Agnes Ansara and Mary Codner; brother, Jack; and in-laws, Joe Cull, Alf Moakler, Mary Kearsey, and Norah Kearsey; son-in-law, George Einarson; and brother-in-law, Joe Ansara. Leaving to mourn are his wife of 67 years, Anne (née Ryan); his children, Joseph (Marjorie Scott), Monica (Scott Purdon), Denise (David Williams), Marlene, Helena, and Ian (Jessica); his cherished grandchild­ren, Eric, Inga, Hailey, Maggie, Kendra, Andrew, and Sarah; Tom’s brothers and sisters, Helen Cull, Anne Moakler, Frank, Patricia, Pat, Mercedes Patton (Doug), and Bill (Diane); his in-laws, Sylvia Kearsey, Bill Codner and the Ryan family of Middle Cove; a large number of nieces and nephews; and friends. Tom was faced with declining health over the past few years, but his sharp mind and eagerness to share his memories of the past never faded. Recently, he reminded one of his daughter’s that it was the 77th anniversar­y of starting his first job. We were always amazed at the detail of his recollecti­ons and delighted in hearing his stories of the past. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciati­on to the staff of the Emergency Department and 5NA at the Health Sciences Centre for their exceptiona­l care and kindness over the past few days. Additional­ly, the phone calls, texts, and visits from family and friends near and far have eased the journey, and for this, we are forever grateful. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay on Saturday, March 30th from 2 p.m – 4 p.m and 7 p.m – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 1st from Caul’s Chapel, Torbay at 11 a.m. For those who are unable to attend in person but are wishing to do so virtually, please visit: https:// event.forgetmeno­tceremonie­s. com/ceremony?c=4b51ff4641­c7-4ec8-a855-bb361bc0a4­d3 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributi­ons can be made to The Gathering Place or the School Lunch Associatio­n.

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