Tom passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 surrounded by his family in Victoria, BC. A true Englishman, Tom was born on April 5, 1945 in Addlestone, Surrey. Tom arrived in Vancouver in 1966 with his brother John, ultimately making Victoria his home. Survived by his beautiful wife Rosalind, they had a blessed life with 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Tom spent decades in the local Real Estate market to retire to Hornby Island in the late 90s. Tom was a great father and a great husband who lit up every room with a joke and a smile. He specifically asked us to note he was a great golfer as well (of which he was). Tom and Ros returned to Victoria a few years back to spend his final years with their kids and grandkids. He will be missed tremendously but never forgotten. Onwards and Upwards, Tommy Hayes, we love you!
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 1-3 pm at the Victoria Golf Course to share fond memories and a few stories.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Stephen Brechin
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Sylvia MacMahon My sincere condolences to dear Rosalind and family at this very sad time. May they find comfort in many happy memories, when these darker days begin to brighten a little, x
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Jan Aten Sincere condolences to Ros and family, and brother John too.
So many great days on and off the cricket field and he was a big part of a tight knit team that was Oak Bay CC for many years.Tom was also the agent that found our house 30+ years ago and his help is remembered fondly.
Remembered also is the open house that was Tom and Ros’s wherever they lived in Victoria. The competitive ping-pong games(add that to Tom’s athletic skills)usually won by him, and the odd bridge session too.
He was a good friend and, though out of touch for many years, I did have the good fortune to have lunch and a long walk with him a couple of years ago that I look back on with admiration at the dignity and courage he displayed at that time.Thanks for the friendship Tom. You won’t be forgotten.
Ros, my thoughts are with you.
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Sheena Brierley Such a sadness to read this. Our condolences to you, Ros, and to your family. Was it really almost forty years ago that we all enjoyed those cricket afternoons in the sunshine. Tom was a good cricketer too! Such a pleasant, courteous and thoughtful man. Love, Sheena and Tim X
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Jean and Allan Rasi We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We knew Tom and Rosalind on Hornby Island for a number of years and always appreciated them as great neighbours. Our deepest condolences to Rosalind and the family.
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Tove Barlow My heart goes out to your family at this very sad time. I shall always remember Tom’s kind nature and lovely smile. He was a favourite colleague of mine for years at Newport.
Sincerely,
Tove Barlow.
Just found out about Tom’s passing
Not many people know this but he was my brother and myselfs natural father we didn’t know him that well but send our condolences to the rest of his family our names are stephen and scott brechin we would love to hear from some of our brothers and sisters and other family members you can get hold of us on Facebook