Passed away on August 19, 2025.

Aged 96 years

Loving husband of Monica (dec.).

Loved father and father-in-law of Des and Gill, Anne (dec.) and Brian Carey, Michael and Trish.

Loved Pop of Stephanie, Shannon, Kate; Michael, Mark, Leigh; Nathan, and Georgia and Great Pop to Sophie, Lucy, Piper, Reegan, William, Judd, Tom, Evie, Poppy, and Bonnie.

Reunited with his loving wife and daughter

Tom's family extend their sincere thanks to the dedicated and caring team at Mercy Place for the 8 years of genuine support, care and kindness extended to Tom and his family.

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The Funeral Mass for THOMAS will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on TUESDAY (August 26) commencing at 1.00pm.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Please click this link to view the livestream of Thomas' Funeral Mass.

Tributes

1. Deepest Sympathy to Tom’s family. Fond memories of a happy, cheeky gentleman who was a delight to know. Fellow employee in the days of WIAE.
   Kindest regards
   Annette McKean

   Annette McKean

   August 26, 2025 6:32 pm

2. My sympathy to Tom's Family and Prayer to Tom in Heaven with his loved ones.

   Father Lawrence O'Toole

   August 26, 2025 11:54 am

3. Deepest sympathy to Uncle Tom’s family xx Lot of love to you all x Deb (Humm) & Warrick Sawyer & Family

   Deb Sawyet

   August 25, 2025 7:55 pm

4. So sad to hear of Tom’s passing I’m sure he is in a better place. Had the privilege of many conversations with Tom and my mum (Lexie McMurrick) when my mum was in Mercy such a lovely man. Go pies. Karen Greene

   Karen Greene

   August 25, 2025 4:01 pm

5. Condolences to all the family on the loss of Tom. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to interact with in my time working at Mercy Place.
   Best Wishes Shirley Fitzgerald

   Shirley Fitzgerald

   August 25, 2025 11:44 am

6. Deepest sympathy to Tom’s family on his passing. Tom is now surrounded by family that has passed before him. May you find comfort in your memories of time spent together.

   Jennifer McCutcheon

   August 23, 2025 9:32 pm