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richard d ivey posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
On behalf of myself and my recently deceased father, Richard M. Ivey, our sincere condolences to Susan and the family on Tom's sudden passing. We knew Tom both as personal and corporate clients of PWC.and through his omnipresence on the Canadian business scene and in many important Toronto and area causes. He was a pillar of leadership and good governance and a very sweet guy. He will be sorely missed.
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Brenda Eprile lit a candle
Thursday, April 16, 2020
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Tom was there for me in challenging times and I will never forget how comforting it was to have him in my corner. Not to mention his great advice. It is a great loss to all who knew him. I am going to miss him tremendously and will always remember him with great fondness. My deepest condolences to the family.
Brenda Eprile
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John Wetmore posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
Dear Susan and family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Tom’s passing. I have had the honour and privilege to work with Tom for many years as his client at IBM and as a fellow board member at Loblaw. He was always a thoughtful,kind,smart, and wonderful person. His positive impact on the business community is huge and long lasting. His friendly smile will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to all the family.
John Wetmore
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Doug & Joan Bannan posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
It was always a treat when we visited friends at Balsam Lake for Tom & Susan to cruise up for a visit. Flip flops, tees, unassuming and ready for some laughs. Meanwhile we had usually just read about another of his successes in the financial sector but you'd never hear it from him. Bright, accomplished, kind, funny. We will certainly miss him! Our deepest sympathy to Susan and family. Sending virtual hugs until we can do it in person.
Love
Doug & Joan Bannan
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Doug Buchanan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. It is a huge loss. He was without doubt one of the most influential leaders I've had the privilege to work with. During my early career at PW, Tom always found the time to provide heartfelt guidance, but I will most remember his relentless good humour!
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Gerry Beasley posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Susan and family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss of Tom.
I worked closely with Tom in the nineties when I was with CIBC and he was the senior partner for PWC on our audit. He was such a gentleman who had the most gentle yet effective way of getting his message across.
He has left way too early Gerry Beasley
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Howard Shapiro lit a candle
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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From kindergarten until his untimely death, Tommy and I were our oldest and best friends. Although we lived apart, for 65 years we were always in touch with each other, speaking to each other every Christmas and on our birthdays. There was no better a human being than Tommy as his lengthy obituary attests. I loved Tommy and miss him terribly already. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wonderful life partner, Susan and his entire family. The world has lost a great human being. He will be missed by so many who knew him to be so special. Love you, Tommy. Howard Shapiro
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Peter and Shelagh Godsoe posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dear Susan - Tom was such a wonderful person, friend and business leader to so many including Scotiabank where he served as Chairman for five years.
Our thoughts and sympathies go to you and your family.
Peter and Shelagh Godsoe
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Paul Lucas posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dear Susan,
Our deepest condolences to you and the family. I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Tom. As a Sillery, Quebec family, we go back a long way. I had the privilege of working with Tom at Queen's on the Board of Trustees and Advancement Committee. Most recently Tom served as a bit of a mentor for me on board governance matters. He was a very busy man who always made time to help and contribute to important causes. At the same time he made time for his friends and old acquaintances. He was a great man and just a great guy. One of the best I ever knew. We will miss him, as will the world.
Paul and Linda Lucas
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Rick Snidal posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Worked with Tom at PWC starting in the 80's. Those were fine days and Tom was a pleasure to work with.Time passed and Tom remained a friend to all at PWC as his career continued with great success. Last time I saw him he was full of energy and enthusiasm..which I will always remember . I will also remember that he never , ever forgot a name. Amazing person.
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Diane Kazarian and Ross Sinclair posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Dear Susan
We are so sorry for Tom's passing and we are devastated and saddened and shocked by this. He meant the world to us at PwC but more importantly to Ross and I as a dear friend.. Our thoughts are with you at this time and we are so sorry we cannot be with you to help. Tom was an amazing man, an amazing leader, so kind and fun and smart and savvy. We miss him dearly. Diane
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Nickie & Brian Fitzpatrick posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Dear Susan, we were so shocked to hear of Tom's sudden passing. It is quite hard to comprehend how such a vibrant, exuberant and down to earth man is no longer with us. Our sincere condolences to you, Sandra, Robin, Carrie and their families.
All our love and support,
Nickie & Brian
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Rory Petticrew posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Susan and family. I was shocked and saddened to read about Tom’s death. I first met Tom in 1973 when I joined PW as a raw recruit from university. I was fortunate to be assigned to his staff as well as the Imperial Oil audit. Over the next four years we worked together on several clients. I had the opportunity to met Susan and their beautiful daughters on a few occasions as well. I kept in touch with Tom after I left PW. Our paths crossed several times in business but I would also contact him for advice on both business and personal matters. He always had time for me which was much appreciated. I learned a lot from him and his approach to life. He was a leader and an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed.
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Jay Lilge posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
To Susan and Family
I was extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Tom. I enjoyed my discussions over beers at Donalda with Tom and we had a mutual dear friend from Tom's days growing up in Quebec city. My sincere condolences to the entire family
Jay Lilge
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Bethany Harper Williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Susan, I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May all your cherished memories keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Bethany Harper Williams
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Ross Murray posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
I am very sorry to read that Tom has passed away. We were classmates at Queen’s in Com. 67. We had a very small class and knew each other well. We will all be thinking of Tom and his family.
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Stephanie (MacDonald) Thomson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Dear Susan,Carrie, Robin, Sandra and Grant,
I was so sorry to hear of Tom’s death. I haven’t seen you for some time but I have always held you near. When Dave died,Tom, though grieving himself, was such a source of strength to me and to everyone else. Tom was an amazing person who loved you all dearly.
My deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Stephanie
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Jack Fleming posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Susan,
I was deeply saddened to read the news about Tom. We became friends at Queen's and after our respective graduations, I was pleased to have him as one of my first clients when I began my career at Canada Life. I knew Tom was destined to be a very successful businessman, but what impressed me most was the fact that he was just a really nice person. Over the years, I had opportunities to connect with him. He never changed and I always valued his advice and perspectives during our conversations. Special people make an impact in their lives and those around them become better people as a result. That is certainly the legacy he leaves. I see that the two of you created a sizeable family to carry on in Tom's absence. Rhena joins me in extending our sincere and deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you all.
Jack
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greg cochrane posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Dear Susan and Family ,
My condolences to you and your family . Tom was an important figure in my working and personal life. We shared a lot of laughs when he was at Price Waterhouse... he was a wonderful leader and to my surprise a great karaoke singer the night i worked on the final partners meeting for PW at Chateau Montebello! From there we continued to cross paths at Queen's University and the Toronto Club. He always was chipper and made time when i asked questions on governance or business.
He was truly a wonderful Canadian and friend. I will miss him.
Greg Cochrane
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Stephen Hart posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
So sorry to hear about Tom and my heart goes out to you and the family. I knew Tom during his Scotiabank days as Director and then Chair and he was always fully engaged at all levels including the personal side as we went thru the financial crisis. He and I did a number of roadshows for the U of T executive courses showing the engagement between a Board Chair and the Chief Risk Officer. We were told we got the highest rating from the audience feedback no doubt to his pragmatic and ethical approach to all issues. He will be missed by all.
Stephen Hart
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Claude Lamoureux posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Tom was a great businessman but he never lost his ability to deal with everyone. I had the pleasure of working with him at St-Mike and at Ontario Teachers, where he was always helpful and a source of incisive advice. At St-Mike he was an exemplary Chairman.My since condolences to Susan and the family.It was an honour to have known him, he knew how to make us better.Claude Lamoureux
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J DOUGLAS GRANT posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
What a tragic loss! Canada has lost one of its foremost citizens.
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Spencer Lanthier posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Susan and family: My most sincere sympathies on your loss. I have known Tom since moving to Toronto in 1984. When I was Chair of KPMG in Canada Tom had a similar role at PwC. Tom was a terrific professional, a tough but fair competitor and a very fine person. He had a first rate second career as a leading independent Director. I know that he was looking forward to a somewhat less active business career which has been cut short. Tom will be greatly missed.
Susan I also had the opportunity to know your late brother Tim when I was a member of the Bank of Canada Board. Another fine individual.
My warmest wishes to your family at this very difficult time.
Spencer Lanthier
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Mimi Hollenberg posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Dear Susan,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and most untimely death of your beloved husband, Tom. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and to your family at this time.
Mimi Hollenberg
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Mimi Hollenberg posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Dear Sandra,
I was deeply saddened to read of the sudden and most untimely death of your beloved husband, Tom.
I want to extend my deepest sympathy of you and to your family , at this time.
Mimi Hollenberg
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Philip Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Scotiabank. He was warm, engaging, highly intelligent, and had an excellent sense of humour. As Chairman of Scotiabank, he took an active interest in all employees and, as a result, was fully informed on all important issues. I feel fortunate to have worked with him. He will be missed. Best wishes to his family.
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Joan Tator Mirsky pledged to donate to Jake Lipkus Fund for Heart Transplant Research at the Hospital for Sick Children
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to all of your family. May you always cherish your very special memories.
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Raj Kothari posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Susan,
Tom was a giant of a person in the profession and in the community.His contribution to great institutions like Stratford
,Queens and St. Mikes, among many,are huge and have been crucial in their prosperity and the role they play in society.
His memory will live on among the many lives he has touched directly and indirectly for years to come.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Raj Kothari
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Eli and Phil taylir posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Susan and family we were so sad to read about Tom this morning. Phil had been chatting with him recently and was so impressed with his knowledge, his integrity and his humanity. I remember him as the life of the party on our trip to Jamaica. The world has lost an incredible human being. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Eli and Phil Taylor
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Cailey Heaps Estrin posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2020
I know what a difficult time this is for your family as you deal with Tom’s sudden passing. I wish I had the opportunity to get to know him, every story or memory I have heard has highlighted what an exceptional man he was. Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
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Jane Andrew posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 6, 2020
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My first memory of Tom - many years ago - was when I was coordinating a bottle drive to raise funds to purchase a refrigerator for the Fenelon Falls Curling Club. Every Sunday he would drop off the empties at our cottage on Indian Point ... wondering how far along we were on the fundraising. Every week he promised that his family would be able to do it . That they were up to the task! And guess what? They were...along with the other cottages. We raised enough that summer to buy that fridge. Thank you, Tom, for your commitment then - and your sense of humour that went with it. We will miss you so much.
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Roger & Jane Thomas posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2020
Susan,
Jane and I are very saddened to learn about Tom’s passing. Tom was a Director at Nexen at the time I was responsible for the company’s North American business. I was always so impressed withTom’s knowledge, intelligence, compassion and warmth. Our condolences to you and your family as you mourn a truly wonderful man.
Roger & Jane Thomas
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Monday, April 6, 2020
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