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THOMAS JOHN GRIFFITHS
Born: Mar 01, 1940
Date of Passing: Feb 28, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHOMAS JOHN GRIFFITHS
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Griffiths at St. Boniface General Hospital after a short illness. He was 83 years old.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Alice (née Prairie); his son Neal (Lucile); and his cherished grandchildren, Mia, Nathalie, and Joël. Also mourning his loss are his three sisters, Betty Simpson, Doreen Reid, and Marjorie (Allen) Fitzell; his in-laws, Roger Prairie, Lorraine Provost, Raymonde Prairie, Rosa Prairie, Dave Mills; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his son Warren; his parents, Reginald and Elsie Griffiths; his sisters, Dorothy Barbour and Mae (Merv) Hink; his parents-in-law, Antoine and Marie-Ange Prairie; and his brothers-in-law, Rod Simpson, Leonard Reid, and Roland Prairie.
Tom was born on March 1, 1940, on the family farm in the Baie St. Paul area, west of St. Eustache, Manitoba. He lived and worked on that same farm nearly his whole life until he moved to Winnipeg in 2018.
Tom found joy in rural living, where he knew all his neighbours. His favourite moments were spent visiting with his friends and family, relishing Alice’s home cooked meals, riding his tractor, retreating to his small shack in the bush, playing cards, and driving on country roads.
Tom will be missed by many. He will be remembered for his ability to connect with others, his witty sense of humour, remarkable memory, and the love he had for his grandchildren.
During his final months, Tom resided at Actionmarguerite in St. Boniface, bravely battling arthritis. The family extends their gratitude to the caring staff, his roommate Bob Weiss, and all those who visited and reached out to him. A special thank you to Gary Tully and Doreen Reid for their frequent visits.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 4000 Portage Avenue (Chapel Lawn Funeral Home).
The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring Tom's life, accessible through the ‘tributes’ link at the bottom of this obituary.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2024, Mar 09, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Remembering good thought to my neighbor and elementary School friend. Sympathies to the Family. - Posted by: Claire Senecal Halpape (Neighborhood friend) on: Mar 09, 2024
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My deepest condolences to my dear friend Alice, and Neil and his family. - Posted by: Maria Wallack (friend) on: Mar 09, 2024
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Our deepest sympathy to you Alice & family. - Posted by: Bob & Margaret (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2024
