PRICE, Thomas Burton & Price, Norah Mabel
Tom Price, peacefully, at Fox Hollow Retirement Home, London, on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Nori Price (nee Woods), unexpectedly due to heart failure, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 82.
Proud parents of Cindy (Marc), Heather (Ben) and Randy (Christine). Amazing Bubba & Nan to Eric, Alex, Danika, Taylor, Marley and Hayden. Remembered by their nieces and nephews: Laura, Ayla, Tara, Lisa, Donna, and Carla, John, Ben and their families. Tom predeceased by parents Harold and Mabel Price. Eldest brother to Richard and Brian Price. Nori predeceased by parents Charles “Charlie” and Olive “Ollie” Woods, and brother Rollie and sister Wendy.
Tom was born Sept. 1, 1938 and Nori was born Dec. 9, 1940 both in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tom and Nori met at the University of Manitoba and started dating after Nori asked him to a Sadie’s Hawkins dance. This led to a lifelong romance of 63 years. Shortly after Tom’s graduation with a Bachelor of Mathematics, they moved to Ontario to start their married life together. Tom started his lifelong career with General Motors of Canada in Oshawa. They raised their three children in various places in Ontario, notably Barrie and St. Catharines, before landing in London, On.
The family spent great summers out on the boat and winters together skiing. Tom was a car, boat and motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed amateur photography, tinkering with all things mechanical and was a “smart dresser”. Nori loved her fitness classes, bridge, had a passion for “doing arts” with her grandchildren, and volunteering with the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, Grand Bend, and always had a flair for fashion. Tom and Nori enjoyed challenging each other to games of Upwords and pool in the evenings. During the winters the family loved skiing and spent many days/nights at nearby London Ski Club (now Boler Mountain).
After retirement from GM, Tom and Nori moved to their dream retirement home in Southcott Pines, Grand Bend. Bubba loved greeting the grandkids, from the front deck with a stuffed elephant on his head, when they arrived for the many holidays and birthdays. Bubba also loved to get up early and take the grandkids to garage sales. Nori enjoyed all thing social and will be especially missed by friends Elizabeth and Max.
The whole family loved spending summer days at Sun Beach. Tom and Nori always loved the sun, and spent several winters in Florida, Arizona and other warm destinations. During the winter months they would often visit their children in ski country and were amazing cheerleaders for their grandchildren’s skiing & snowboarding.
The family would like to thank Fox Hollow Retirement Home for the excellent care that Tom & Nori received. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned for early June in Grand Bend, details to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (123 – 4096 Meadow Brook Drive, London, Ontario N6L 1G4; www.psso.ca) or the London Regional Cancer Program. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
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Mike Andy
Just read about your parents. How sad but they are together
Mother couldn’t be without.
Mike and Carol Andy
Sherry Citron
To Ben & Heather, Cindy, Randy & family, My sincere condolences to you all. I have such fond memories of your parents-conversing with them during summers at Sun Beach and in earlier days with visits to their cottage/home with you all in The Bend. They were always friendly and welcoming! Thinking of you all at this time.
Marnie Webb
Nori was the daughter of my mother’s best friend. Tom was a classmate of mine for years at Lord Roberts School; he paid me a lovely compliment in Grade 1, which I’ve never forgotten for 79 years! Those two were truly made for each other. I’m glad they had such happy lives together.
Susan Gentile
Heather, Ben and family. Mike and I send condolences to you. We are so sorry for the loss of both Tom and Nori. We had the pleasure of meeting them a number of times and they were a great couple. May happy memories bring comfort at this difficult time. We will make a donation to the charities. Sending love, Sue and Mike Gentile
Karen p
What a most tremendous love story. May the memories of their devotion to love give your family peace in the difficult days ahead
Tony and Fran Relouw
We have fond memories of Nori and Tom from times at the Grand Bend Cruising Club. We send our sincere condolences to their family.
Joyce Seagrave
May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Treasure the memories
Joyce Seagrave
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
My condolences to the entire familiy of Tom and Nori at this very sad time while losing both your parents.. I knew them for 25 years as I worked at the SPPA office. Both of them were very active and dedicated volunteers of the Association and were loved and respected by all who knew them..They both loved life and were always busy trying to help others..I also remember how proud they were of their children and grandchildren..Cherish the memories of your wonderful parents and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Hilaire
Randy and family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your parents. I had with great pleasure worked with Tom as a District Sales Manager at General Motors for many years. We shared many laughs at work, on dealer conventions and zone meetings. We had many memories together during our working career. All the best – Joe Hilaire
Dianne
Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
I knew your mom through various events here in Grand Bend, she was a great person.
Dianne and Mark Tucker
Jacqui Krech
My thoughts and sympathy are extended to Nori and Tom’s family with the loss of both parents within such a short period of time.
Mary Margaret Prowse
Thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of both of your parents within two days. They were such a fun loving couple and will be dearly missed.
WILLIAM ROBERT ROCHESTER
Our prayers go out to Tom and his family. Bill Jody Rochester
Terry Brown
My sincere condolences to Tom’s family. I worked closely with Tom when he was the roads chair in Southcott Pines. I remember he was so proud of the shower he tiled in their ensuite bathroom. So much so he showed it to me 3-4 times to show off his progress. But most of all he was the proudest of his Grand Kids. He talked about them all the time. You will be missed.