Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the University Hospital, London, Ontario, on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at the age of 76. Thomas was born and raised in Hilton Beach, St. Joseph Island and lived the last 45 years in Bruce Mines. He is the son of the late Mary & William Wood of Hilton Beach. Loving husband for 54 years of Shirley (Porter). Father of Linda (John) Anger, London, Ontario, Nancy (Paul) Brown, Fingal Ontario and the late Wendy Tregonning, Bar River. Special grandfather to Andrea and Katie Tregonning, Aaron and Ryan Brown and Michelle Anger. Brother-in-law to Joyce & Ted Finlayson (Sault Ste Marie), the late Lois Porter (Sault Ste Marie) and the late Dana & Ermie Folco (Sarnia). He will be missed by his aunt Annabell Harten, his very special friends Bill & Bertha Cameron (Sault Ste Marie), plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. Thomas has owned and operated his own logging business, Thomas Wood Developments Ltd., for the last 45 years and is known as the “Guardian of the Kirkland Forest”. In 2001, he was recipient of the Long Time Service Award from the Village of Hilton Beach for 50 years of continuous service work. Friends may call at the Bruce Mines United Church, Bruce Mines on Thursday, September 1, 2005 from 7-9 pm. Memorial Service will be held at the Bruce Mines United Church on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Thomas & Shirley Wood Foundation would be appreciated. “The Thomas & Shirley Wood Foundation” has been established to continue supporting their favorite charitable organizations, churches, community projects, amateur athletics and providing financial assistance to individuals who have met hardship in the District of Algoma. Donations to the foundation can be made through the Barton & Kiteley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 165 Brock Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 759-2114.
