O’GORMAN  THOMAS JOSEPH

It is with sadness, we announce the passing of  Tom O’Gorman of  RR4 Cobden, who passed away peacefully in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday January 5, 2018 in his 90th year. Tom was a lifelong resident of the Cobden Road and 63 years on lot 15, Concession 6 of Admaston-Bromley Township.  Tom O’Gorman beloved husband of the late Patricia O’Gorman nee Lay (1997).  Dear father of  Elizabeth O’Gorman-Smit (Jerry), Eileen Wilson (Peter), Susan Gilmour (Steven).  Much loved by grandsons Thomas and James Wilson, Brendan, Seamus and Aidan Smit. Brother of Terry (late Margaret), Kevin (Kay), Patricia Neville (late Terry), Joan Scott (late Walter), Barry (Diane), Brian (Joanne). Predeceased by his sister Barbara. Cousin of Katharine Kane (late Raymond). Much loved and respected by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by the Ellis Family. Tom was employed for 39 years at Dominion Magnesium Haley’s (later Timminico). He farmed part-time in partnership with his brother Terry. Throughout Tom’s life he had a great love of draft horses, especially the Belgian Breed. He was involved in all aspects of that industry until he was no longer physically able. Special thanks to Dr. Wang and the Palliative Care Staff of Renfrew Victoria Hospital  especially Natalie and Beverly.  Friends may call at the Fraser – Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden,  Monday January 8, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church, Douglas Tuesday at 11:30am.  Spring interment St. Michael’s  Cemetery,  Douglas Ontario.  As expressions of sympathy donations to West Ross Cancer Society or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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