GIBBS, Thomas C. (Tom). Tom passed away peacefully on February 24, 2013 at Langley Memorial Hospital in his 98th year. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He is survived by his loving wife Ora of 70 years, his son Don (Maureen) and daughter Joan (Colin) and many nieces and nephews. Tom served in the Canadian Armed Forces in WW II and was employed as a salesman by Dominion Textile for 45 years in both Toronto and Montreal. Tom retired to Langley, BC in 1982. Tom enjoyed golfing, curling, lawn bowling, reading and love of his family.
He will be remembered most of all for his sense of humour, but also for his compassion, graciousness & his kindness. Thanks to Dr. Shore, Dr. Stogryn, Dr. Lam and the staff of both the Langley Memorial Hospital, and the Kidney Care Centre of Surrey, B.C.
No funeral by request. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory can be made to the Langley Memorial Hospital or the Kidney Care Foundation of Canada (BC Branch).