B.G. Thomas
July 26, 1922 — December 13, 2021
B.G. Thomas
It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of B.G. Thomas (Bernard, Richard, Taffy) of Boston Mills on December 13, 2021 at the age of 99.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Paddy in 2012 and step daughter Lynne Torode in 1992. Richard will be remembered by his stepson Frazer Torode (Wendy), grandchildren Christopher Mullen (Shannon Stirling, great grandchild Isaac Stirling Mullen), Scott Mullen and many friends.
Now, this won’t surprise those who knew him, but Richard composed his own obituary. It follows:
“Born in 1922, July 26, of an English mother and Welsh father.
Educated at Bishop’s Stortford College, Herts. England.
Served as a tank crew member in World War Two (49th and 44th Royal Tank Regiments, British Army).
Earned Engineering Degree University of London, London England.
After working in heavy construction in England and West Africa, Richard immigrated to Canada with his wife and step children in 1954.
He toiled, not altogether happily, in the land development industry in and around Toronto.
In 1994, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A. (Hons.)) from York University, Toronto.
Further education resulted in a Law degree from Queen’s University in 1998 and following articling and the Bar Admission Course, he was admitted to the Ontario Bar in February 2000 in his 78th year.
He had a very wide range of interests including Latin, ancient Greek,
history, antiques, nature study, vintage fire arms, hand tools and cameras as well as dinghy sailing and motorcycles.
Richard will be mourned by some but soon forgotten, as no doubt it should be.”
We need to thank Comfort Keepers for their excellent service, which allowed Richard to stay at home till the end.
We thank our Paramedics and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Richard’s family doctor, Mike Mori of Orangeville and his staff.
And a big thank you to Richard’s friends for their tireless visits and support.
A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Paddy in 2012 and step daughter Lynne Torode in 1992. Richard will be remembered by his stepson Frazer Torode (Wendy), grandchildren Christopher Mullen (Shannon Stirling, great grandchild Isaac Stirling Mullen), Scott Mullen and many friends.
Now, this won’t surprise those who knew him, but Richard composed his own obituary. It follows:
“Born in 1922, July 26, of an English mother and Welsh father.
Educated at Bishop’s Stortford College, Herts. England.
Served as a tank crew member in World War Two (49th and 44th Royal Tank Regiments, British Army).
Earned Engineering Degree University of London, London England.
After working in heavy construction in England and West Africa, Richard immigrated to Canada with his wife and step children in 1954.
He toiled, not altogether happily, in the land development industry in and around Toronto.
In 1994, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A. (Hons.)) from York University, Toronto.
Further education resulted in a Law degree from Queen’s University in 1998 and following articling and the Bar Admission Course, he was admitted to the Ontario Bar in February 2000 in his 78th year.
He had a very wide range of interests including Latin, ancient Greek,
history, antiques, nature study, vintage fire arms, hand tools and cameras as well as dinghy sailing and motorcycles.
Richard will be mourned by some but soon forgotten, as no doubt it should be.”
We need to thank Comfort Keepers for their excellent service, which allowed Richard to stay at home till the end.
We thank our Paramedics and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Richard’s family doctor, Mike Mori of Orangeville and his staff.
And a big thank you to Richard’s friends for their tireless visits and support.
A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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