Thomas B. Gillespie (October 24, 1917 ? January 16, 2003) passed away peacefully. "Boy Explorer" Beloved husband of Barbara Lamb and the late Bettina. Loved father of David and Monica Gillespie, Chris and Alida Gillespie, Ruth Anne and Jamie Rudack, Helen Gillespie & Wayne Gartshore, Janice Gillespie and Mary Lou and Robert Morgan. Dearly loved Grandad to Brock, Rhaelyn, Hollis (Mark), Jeremy, Kelly Jason, Trace, Nick (Angie) and Thel (Derek). Cherished Great Grandad of Abigail, Kendra and Isabelle. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Allcock, Bertha Gillespie, Shirley Angood, Wilma & Doug Lawson. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Sarah and Edward. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Edward. With 85 years of joyful living and endless curiosity, Tom felt so fortunate to have found a home in the Soo, sharing his passions with a community of friends, raising his family and working at Algoma Central Railway. Tom was honoured with the Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit in 1996 for his work and enthusiasm with numerous community projects and groups, values that this family and friends share. We ask you to join us in a celebration of Tom's life on Tuesday, January 21 at the Central United Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, January 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. It was Tom's wish that donations be made to the Soup Kitchen (Children's Activities) or to the Sault Ste. Marie Teen Centre.
