Tom, passed away in his sleep on Sep 26.2021 after months of declining health. The third child of Frank and Mae and brother to Jim (Ev), Joan and Don.
After education at St Pat’s and Vic High he spent 30 years with Canada Post Corporation. A Bluesman, Tom’s life changed forever in the 60’s when he learned the music of McKinley Morganfield. The formative 70’s were spent with him hosting and attending intense sessions. Sidemen included Don Robinson, Glen Leach, Larry MacPhail, Dick Begg, Daemon Baker and Don Hoffman. He also had backstage meetings with artists John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry, Willie Dixon, Big Walter Horton and J B Hutto. “I Love The Life I Live. I Live The Life I Love.
Dedicated prayers for Tom at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at St Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC V8R 2L7.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Michael J Tomczak
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Heidi Koculyn So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. RIP Tom, many post office memories with the Hoffman brothers!! I’m sure the music is playing wherever he is!!! Sincerely Heidi Koculyn
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Leslie Leach I am very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. My sincere condolences to Don and family. Perhaps he and Glenn are now jammin together again. Leslie Leach
I remember Tom from my days at St. Pats. Tom lived a short walk from our house and we hung around during our formative years. One of my fond memories with Tom were saving up our pennies to buy ‘fire crackers’ at Halloween and have fun with them.