Passed away unexpectedly at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 of RR 42 London at the age of 72. Beloved companion of Deb Arrand. Adored dad of Candi and Don Cunningham, Heather Nunns and Brian Kelley, and Julie and Ryan Conner. Proud Poppa of Kayla and Nolan Goldie, Mel Cunningham; Dustin Nunns, and Emily Nunns; Max Conner, Lexi Conner, and Eli Conner. Great-poppa of Nevaeh, Heiko, and Arlo. Missed greatly by son-in-law Chris Nunns. Dear brother of Ed and Jen Dobinson, and Dan and Ruth Dobinson. Tom will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ernie and Donna (Hastie) Dobinson.
Tom was an avid and dedicated sports fan, he loved watching, coaching and playing many sports. He was a long time member of the Lucan Bowling League. Tom was a hard working dairy farmer and a lover of all nature and wildlife.
A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Cremation with interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to London Regional Cancer Program, the Humane Society of London-Middlesex, or would be appreciated by the family.
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Terrie and Kirk Shaw
Deepest sympathy to Candi Don and the entire Dobinson family .
Thinking of u all at this sad time
Terrie and Kirk shaw and family
Debbie Dobinson
Very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We have so many happy memories with Tom – from time spent with Candi, Heather & Tom many years ago plus hockey time. Tom was always a very “happy go lucky “ guy. Lots of laughs and good times. He will be missed tremendously by all who love him.
RIP Tom. I’m sure you & Larry can shoot a few pucks together now.
John and Shirley Dykstra
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of Tom’s family. May you find peace and blessings in the wonderful memories you have.
John and Shirley Dykstra and Family
John and Shirley Dykstra
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Tom’s family. May you find peace and blessings in the wonderful memories you have.
John and Shirley Dykstra and Family
Marrinan family
Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Dobinson family.
Shocked and saddened to read about Tom’s passing. Cherish your memories.
The Marrinan family.
Bev Dayman
Heather, Julie and families
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I knew it was summer when Tom would drive by in his ol’ truck and honk and wave at us enjoying the pool.
May you find comfort in the memories you have and the stories shared by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Bev and Shawn Dayman
Jason & Jamie Jones(Hammel)
Candi, Heather and Julie, So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families!
Kim Mullis
My deepest condolences to you all. Tom was a great man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Memories will comfort you at this sad time. RIP Tom xo
Jennifer Walden
So sorry to hear of Tom passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Carolyne and Jennifer Walden
Laila Chicka
Deb andfamily,
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, thoughts are with you.
Laila
Kim Auger
I’m so sorry to hear about Tom.
What an amazing man.
My prayers and hugs to all the family.
Donna Dixon
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our condolences to the family. Tom always brought a smile to everyone he seen, such a great man.
Jim & Donna Dixon
Joyce Carr
Dear Candi and Heather.
My sincere sympathy to you both and your families on the death of your dad. Especially during such difficult times when there are restrictions on your grieving process. Hoping that you can share lots of fond memories of wonderful times and these joys can ease the hurt.
Fondly Joyce
Debra Robillard
Was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. He was such a kind and soft hearted man that adored his family. So many wonderful memories to treasure…he will be missed by so many…
Lawrie Carter
To all Tom’s family please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Lawrie & June.
Diane Rummell
Heather so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Rummell
Heather and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Grace Rollings
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Candi, Heather and families, our condolences on the loss of a special man. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Clarke and Grace
Brian Lawrence
Gone too soon. Our deepest condolences to Don Candy and all the family. Enjoyed bowling with Tom in summer league at Fairmont Lanes a few years ago. He could sure make you laugh. Visited with him at Don & Candy a few times during their family bbq’s . he loved life and family. Rest in peace sir your race is run.
Dave & Linda Smith
Candi, Don, Heather, Brian, Julie, Ryan and Deb
We don’t know where to begin. Tom touched so many of our lives. From the Ballymote Blades to the Jungle Joose Jets and of course bowling. He interacted with all who knew him with a smile and conversation. He never left anyone out, young or old. Our kids enjoyed his company on a few Jungle Joose Jet get togethers. I’m sure “Chicken Legs” has fond memories of him and the girls as well, even later in life Tom sponsored the girls ball team. Once again interacting with so many and leaving great and lasting memories. We are grateful to have known Tom for so many years.
Our hugs and prayers go out to you all.
Dave & Linda
Paul and Kerry Seifried
To all concerned, sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.
Bill and Marilyn Hack
So sorry to hear of Toms passing. Ourprayers are with you all at this sad time. Bill and Marilyn Hack
Gary and Linda Hayter
Deb. and all of the Dobinson Family’s Gary played ball with Tom, he always had a big smile. Our thoughts are with you all at this very hard time.
brian goldie
Candi
‘The answer my friend is blowin in the wind’
A song from Bob Dylan 1962
May Peace and Love be with you and the entire Family
Regards
Hellen Bulanda
I always enjoyed “betting” against Tom as to whether or not the London Knights would win the Memorial Cup. We had many great conversations when he came into the bank. I’m sure he will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to Dan, Ruth, Ed, Jen and families. Jim has great memories of Tom from hockey and baseball days. He will truly be missed.
Jim and Helen
Doug & Nancy Garrett
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Tom’s sudden passing . We know each of you will miss him dearly. You are all in our hearts and prayers as you say goodbye to someone who cared so much for each of you.
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolences
Bob & Cathy Moore
To Toms’s family,
Sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts are with you. He will be missed.
Sue Pike
Deb & family,
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Sending good thoughts to you at this difficult time.
Paul Revington
Candi, Heather and families. I am very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Good memories of Tom when he played hockey and chatting with him around the farm when dropping off feed. My deepest condolences.
Paul Revington
Pat Legg Reg Marshall
We are so very sorry to hear of Toms passing. Our heart breaks for you all. All your great memories will bring you comfort In the years ahead. We are praying and thinkIng of you all during this sad Time.
Larry & Sharon
Heather we are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man indeed. Keep your memories close and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
John & Marie Jaques
Deb, Dustin and Tom’s family, our deepest condolences at this trying time. We bowled for many years with Tom and will miss his spontaneous wit and jokes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fred and Brenda Smith
Sorry to hear of Tom passing he was a unique man love having a talk with him at the whiskey store telling me a joke or just talking about anything.He always had a smile on his face many years of playing baseball Hugs to all
Always keep the good times close to your heart.
Smith family
Chris and Ginny Dukeshire
Our sincerest sympathies to the entire family. We had so much fun in the Sunday night bowling league with him, the conversation was always interesting!
Chris and Ginny
Laura Smith
Sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing, I remember him from the baseball diamonds and the tournaments my dad would play in when I was younger, sitting in the beer tent and him asking me what I wanted to do when I grew up. Was such a sweet man, he will be missed by many.
Gary Herr
Our sincere condolences to Tom’s family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I was shocked to hear of Tom’s passing. Many great memories of Tom and our times spent together with the Ballymote Blazers hockey team and our team get togethers going to CFL football games, truly a great teammate and friend. To Ed,Dan and families ,our sincere condolences to you and your family. Another great memory was knowing Tom’s father Ernie whom I met while playing for the Lucan Ilderton Jets. Rest In Peace my friend
Russ and Sharon Fox
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Tom’s family at this sad and difficult time. He will be missed.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
We are so sorry to heart of Toms passing. He was always so close to his family
Gwyn and Marilyn Griffiths
We are sorry to hear of Tom’s passing – Our condolences to all of his family
Margaret Watt
To all of Tom’s Family
Sincere sympathy to you all. Tom bowled Sunday night for many years. So many good memories laughter and jokes were shared by all. Cherish the memories . R.I.P Tom
Margaret Watt
Rick and Wilma Freeman
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We spent time around the campfire singing John Prine and Dylan tunes.
What a great person and Tom will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Rest in Peace my friend
Glen and Linda Finch
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Glen and Linda
Don and Elvy Urbshott
Those we love don-t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but very near,
Still loved,still missed and very dear.
Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. My son worked for Tom as teenager and always spoke highly of Tom. Cherish the memories. Tom was a good community person.
Bob and Brenda Smith
Deb, Candi, Don, Heather, Brian, Julie, Ryan and families,
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was an unique person. He would always have a smile when he would come bowling and his jokes…well some good and some were just Tom! He will be truly missed at bowling on Sunday nights. Bob will miss having his chats about the London Knights. Tom enjoyed watching and talking about them. Rest In Peace our friend. Hugs to all.
Bob and Brenda
Roy van Kasteren
Sorry to hear of Toms passing. Our thoughts go out to all . His smile says it all.
Roy and MJ.
Kim & Andy Sharp
Candi, Heather & families
We are both shocked and sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We spent many good times with Tom way back in the Lucan baseball days. May the memories you hold bring you joy and comfort in the days ahead and know that we are thinking of you.
Judy Mogan
Heather
I can not begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your father passing away. My heart goes out to all of you. May all of your cherished memories bring you some comfort at this sad time.
Many hugs!
Terry and Judy
Janice Dobinson
Candi, Heather and families:
Sad to hear about your Dad (Poppa) … he had a genuine kindness and joking nature that will be remembered. Kyle and Eric learned a lot working on the farm with him – fantastic Uncle. I’ll be thinking of you during this hard time. My sincere condolences, Janice
Earl & Bernie Hassemer
Deb and Tom’s family. We just visited Tom and Deb in Canada last year. Our deepest sympathies
Arlene Thomson
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I enjoy always talking to your dad about hockey,and farming
Linda Salts
Our deepest condolences to Deb and the Dobinson family.
Rob and Linda Salts
Karen & Tony Conner
.Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear one. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Tom.
Maryellen
Prayers and hugs to all the family. I will miss the twinkle in his eyes and his loving nature. Rest in peace To til we meet again.
Pete Cornelissen
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thought and prayers go out for Tom and his family. I have many, many happy memories of playing ball with Tom as one of the original members of the Jungle Joose Jets.
Here’s to you brother Tom. RIP.
Pete and Sandra Cornelissen
Carolyn Gower
Our deepest sympathies to Tom’s family at this very difficult time.
We had the privilege of bowling with Tom in Lucan on Sunday nights for a few years. Tom was always a great guy and would make you laugh.
Let your memories help you at this time of sorrow.
Dan & Carolyn Gower & Marilyn Pritchard
Bill & Karen Cornelissen
So sorry to hear about Tom. We had alot of good times playing ball with him. Our deepest sympathy to everyone.
Chris Watterton
To all of Toms loved ones my sympathies. I would see Tom at the knights games and occasionally chat about the team or the old days. We played together on the Ballymote Blazers Hockey team where Tom was well known for his liberal use of RubA535 before every game. Quick with a witty remark or a great joke Tom was a great friend and teammate. He always had your back. He will be sorely missed.
Evelyne Roĺings
Candi, Don, Heather, Brian and families, so sorry for your loss, we will miss that friendly smile, and the chats that the guys had at bowling.
Harvey and Evelyn
Tina Riley-Ankers
To all of Tommy’s family
We are so saddened to hear of his passing. He was one heck of a guy. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. We bowled with Tom and could of asked for a better guy. He will be missed by everyone who got the privilege of meeting him . Sending our condolences and prayers to all of you.
Floyd Riley, Brad and Tina Ankers and family
Jim Fidlin
Condolences and prayers to Tom’s family..RIP Tom
Jim and Dianne Fidlin
Reggie & Jody
Rest In Peace, Tom! You will be dearly missed, sending our love and prayers to all the family!
Tom Hearn
I’m so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He always had a friendly word whenever we met in town. You have my deepest condolences.
Bev Branderhorst
Heather
Chris,Dustin,Emily
So sorry for your loss.
Terry Mawdsley
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family’s
Sheila Butchart
Sending warm thoughts and prayers to Tom’s family at there loss.
Sheila Butchart