TOM ADDY

1929 - 2009

Thomas Harold Addy, beloved husband of Gladys Addy of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the age of 80 years.
Besides his loving wife Gladys, he is survived by his children Harold (Cheryl) Addy of Taber, Heather (Doug) Kunz of Lethbridge, Holly (Richard) Eaves of Coaldale and Trevor (Pauline) Addy of Calgary; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by Gladys’ sisters and brothers-in-law and by his cousin Ken (Bev) Bateman of Calgary.
He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Georgina Addy; sons Greg and Todd.
Tom was born in Lethbridge on September 4, 1929. He farmed and raised his family in Taber. Tom met the love of his life, Gladys Frasch and they were married October 13, 1952. He was a member of the Masons, Elks and Moose. Along with farming and raising a family, Tom also served on the Taber Hospital Board for twenty three years and was the Returning Officer for the Taber/Warner area for thirty three years. He enjoyed bowling and won several medals and trophies over the years and also coached the junior league with his wife. Their bowling skills afforded them many trips such as Florida, Ontario and Newfoundland. Tom had a passion for gardening, especially his tomatoes which he loved sharing with his friends at the lodge. He enjoyed many hours on
his computer playing games or putting photo albums together for his children. Tom was also known for playing many pranks, one in particular where he would glue a loonie to the sidewalk and sit back and watch people try to pick it up. We will miss our dad, grandfather and husband but take comfort in knowing he is at rest and is with his sons and his dog Charlie having a great time.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 20, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private family service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tom’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 A Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1 or to the Alberta Rose Lodge, 2251 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 4J9.