Thomas Broome of Goderich, passed away peacefully at AMGH on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the age of 81. Originally from Seaforth, Tom was an avid traveler, hockey fan, model airplane builder and flyer, car enthusiast and bird lover. Tom’s love of flying and airplanes was evident in his ability to identify a plane purely by sound.
Beloved husband of Lee (MacLeod) whom he married in 1961. Tom and Lee worked and resided in Cambridge for many years until retiring at their cottage in Goderich Township. Tom is survived by his siblings Doris (Wilfred), Margaret (Art) and Brian (Yvonne). Predeceased by his parents, Albert and Violet Broome, wife Lee and siblings George (Pat), Lois, Ron (Bessie), Bill (Jean) and Robert. Special Uncle to Candace and Jason and “Grandpa” to Carson and Justin. Also survived by many special nieces and nephews and his budgie, Sweet Pea and goat, aptly named Lee.
Visitation will be held at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, (Cambria Road at East Street, Goderich) on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Covid protocols are in place with masks mandatory and social distancing. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Colborne Cemetery, Thursday October 28, 2021 at 11 AM
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Deb and Lynn Kaufman
Tom was a neighbour of ours in Cambridge,for many years. We always enjoyed his and his wife, Lee’s company and had many laughs and good times with both of them. He is going to be missed by so many people who had the pleasure of meeting him. R.I.P., our dear friend. Heaven gained another good one!
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Tom’s retirement note.
Hans Ratz
Many of us here at Cello Products still remember working with Tom. He was such a great co-worker and always pleasant and friendly. Often had a good story about his days working at the shoe factory before he came here. He worked here from March 1989 through to June 1998 at which time he retired to spend more time with Lee. He worked very closely here with Kieth Eaton and I always remember them being a great team in our elbow making department.
He will always be fondly remembered.
Bev Whetstone
I worked with Tom at Food Basics and he was a wonderful guy.
Bev Whetstone
I worked with Ton at Food Basics and he was a wonderful man.
Cindy Allcott
Martin and I had a nice visit with uncle Tom just a couple months ago. I can still see him waving good bye as we left. He was such a kind man.
Cindy Allcott
Just this past August we had a nice visit with Uncle Tom. I can still see him at the front door waving good bye. I’m so grateful we had that time together.
Mark and Brenda McLean
We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Mark worked with Tom at Food Basics and said what a good worker he was and very dependable. They shared a lot of laughs. Didn’t matter the weather, even on stormy days, Tom would turn up for work. Mark said he liked how Tom thought like he did and wanted things kept neat and orderly. Great memories of an all around great guy!
Our deepest sympathy to his family,
Mark and Brenda McLean
Don & Donna Fisher
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, I worked with him at Food Basics, our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time. Don&Donna
Wendy Furman
I will always miss you, Uncle Tom. I cherish the few days we spent together honoring Aunt Bessie. How we laughed when I took a sip of the whiskey and Coke you made me. Too strong, Wendy? All I know is Heaven was celebrating your arrival. I will always love you. Until we meet again.
Debbie Hudson
Uncle Tom was a kind, loving, patient, generous, fun loving man. I have so many good memories I could write a book. This is my best. Despite the fact our family was a country away we always kept in contact. He and Aunt Lee always took time from their travels to visit Mum(Lois, his sister) in Kentucky on there way going and/or coming. He phoned mum on Tuesdays for ages keeping her up to date on the siblings. She looked forward to those calls. They kept her going as she longed for her Canadian family. On my(niece Debbie) annual visits up home he and Aunt Lee always came to see us. We went to the horse races and dinner. In recent years I visited him. A funny touch-he teased about Kentucky Bourbon. Junk he’d say. I don’t know if he ever tried it. He was a rye man 😂 I love Uncle Tom and he will NEVER be forgotten. His and Aunt Lee’s families meant the world to him! I am so glad he was a part of my life and 2 out of 3 of my grandchildren got to meet him!!
Nancy and Junior White
Our sincere sympathy to all of Tom’s family on his passing. I worked with him at Food Basics and as Lee was a friend when we were teenagers I knew Tom through Lee. May he rest in peace
Dave Joynt
Tom was a great man, I always looked forward to seeing him on my trips to Goderich, I will miss our talks about airplanes and flying.