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THOMAS JOHN EDWARD LINKLATER
Born: Apr 05, 1931
Date of Passing: May 17, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHOMAS JOHN EDWARD LINKLATER April 5, 1931 - May 17, 2016 Thomas Linklater passed away peacefully at Heritage Lodge on May 17, 2016, at the age of 85 years. Tom is survived by his sister Clara Jean Wiens, niece Cori Knight (Robert), great-niece Lisa Rose Fairbairn (Terrance), as well as his great-nephew Scott Knight. Tom was predeceased by both parents, Thomas and Dolly Linklater of Cloverdale, Manitoba, his brother Harris, sister-in-law Sarah, and brother-in-law Otto Wiens. After finishing school Tom trained as a watch maker at Thor's Gift Shop in Selkirk, Manitoba under the tutelage of Mr. H. Slote. He then went to Grande Prairie, Alberta and worked for C S Hook and Sons Jewellers. Tom started his career as a fingerprint technician in Ottawa from 1952 to 1955. Tom trained and worked as an air traffic controller in Thunder Bay, Ontario from 1959 to 1967. Tom was transferred back to Winnipeg, where he became Chief Air Traffic Controller at St. Andrews Airport in Manitoba from 1967 until 1988. Tom retired from the Department of Transport in 1988. Tom's passion was airplanes, and received his private pilot's license in 1957. After retirement, Tom and his buddies enjoyed many happy hours building and flying various aircraft. He later had a workshop at Mrs. Scaletta's home, and they became good friends. He admired her very much. They spent many happy coffee breaks together. In Tom's last years, he lived with his niece Cori and her family. Many thanks to them for providing a comfortable, loving home and companionship for him. Tom enjoyed his many outings with friends Murray Goossen and Dennis Forester and also had the good fortune to enjoy a once in a lifetime trip to China. Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Lodge for all your support. Tom's celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba, with a luncheon to follow. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Tom was good friend of mine. I entered Canada in February, 1988 as a government sponsored refugee. He was my next door neighbor in our Winnipeg apartment. Once he learned about my status, he invited me for a cup of coffee and that is how we became friends. We used to go to the nearby park along Red River for long walks. When I left Winnipeg, we kept in touch by exchanging Christmas cards. I remember Tom with fondness. - Posted by: Faramarz Amjadi (Friend) on: Feb 26, 2019
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Thanks, Tom, for the many hours spent with you and the late Fr. George Svoboda and especially for the meticulous and expert work you did in setting up his gyrocopter with floats to be flight-worthy. Your contributions as an Air Traffic Controller and personal influence in my life are highly esteemed and go with me as a fond memory of the integrity and leadership you exemplified throughout your life. You will be seriously missed and I long to see you again in our life hereafter. - Posted by: Ben Hoeppner (Friend) on: Jun 09, 2016