Obituary of Thomas Deacon

Thomas Wilson Deacon January 20, 1951 - January 15, 2011 Tom passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. Tom was very brave through many years of illness and succumbed to cancer. Much loved brother of Bruce (Helen) and Beth (Doris Bourassa), cousin of Jane Hunter, and brother-in-law of Michael Ramsey (Kathy, deceased in 2003; remarried Janice). Tom will be forever loved and missed by nephews Andrew and Simon Ramsey and Alex and Benjamin Deacon, and niece Claire Deacon, as well as by many dear friends and his extended family across Canada. In recent years, Tom received unflagging support from Doctors Peter DeRoche and Benny Chang, as well as from his friend, Dave Wall. Animals became a large part of Tom's life, and he derived pleasure and comfort from his cats, Roo and Buddy, and from Little Mary, Dave's dog. For all the kindness and respect shown Tom in recent weeks, the family sincerely thanks the medical team and staff at Sunnybrook. Tom was predeceased by his sister Kathy (2003), his father, Coulter (2005), and his mother, Margaret (2008). His humour and generosity made this world a kinder, gentler, and brighter place. The music and theatre worlds have lost a true devotee. A memorial service will take place Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. in ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH, 117 Bloor Street East. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted at Daily Bread Bank Foundation of Toronto, 191 New Toronto Street, Toronto M8V 2E7. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.