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THOMAS LLOYD HARRY SHELDRICK
Born: Jan 09, 1951
Date of Passing: Oct 11, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHOMAS LLOYD HARRY SHELDRICK January 9, 1951 October 11, 2016 It is with immense sadness Thom's family would like to announce his sudden but peaceful passing. Although taken too soon, he was dearly loved and will be remembered for having a life well lived. Thom was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis and Lloyd; infant brother Wayne; cousin Barry; brother-in-law Brian and his cohort and partner in crime, father-in-law John, or as Thom affectionately called him "Daddio". Thom is survived by his partner and wife of the past 36 years Tanis, his children, Cable, Carrie, Jason and Meagan (Tommy), 12 grandchildren, mother-in-law Fran and extended family and friends in Canada and the U.S. Thom was born in Ottawa and caught the travel bug at an early age. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in his late teens and his service aboard the HMCS Annapolis took him to Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Canada's Artic and the Caribbean. We often said it sounded more like "Club Med" than work. Thom treasured his naval adventures, sharing his stories many times over to everyone and found peace in sailing the seas. After leaving the Navy, Thom worked as a heavy duty mechanic with Caterpillar and then began his own business hauling sod and clearing snow in Ottawa. Thom then took up long distance trucking in his Kenworth, working out of Alberta. Thom met Tanis in 1980 and they became partners in life, love and work, starting Thom's welding Service in 1993. Together they grew the business into a successful venture with many buildings in Winnipeg and Manitoba serving as a legacy of his hard work. Thom sold the business in 2009 and began his "retirement", code word for buy a big sailboat, and buy he did and had many adventures aboard his 51' Ketch, aptly christened "Winds of Change". Sail on Thom, Sail on. The family would like to extend special thanks to Thom's home care workers and the wonderful staff of Heritage Lodge for the exceptional care and concern shown to Thom and our family during the last eight months. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thom's name may be made to the Alzheimer' Society of Manitoba or the Heritage Lodge Personal Care Home. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My wife Wendy and I have bought Quick Decision. We could not believe our luck when we asked whether the original owner had been Tom. I could see his welding work on the boat and knew that it must be the boat that he bought back in the 1980s when we worked together at Winpak. What a nice coincidence. We have restored Quick Decision and kept the name in memory of Tom. I have fond memories of Tom talking proudly of his boat and his journeys. He will always be remembered on our sailboat. Let us know if you wish to see a picture of Quick Decision. Email us at Mbenj@mymts.net Best regards, Marcel and Wendy Benjamin - Posted by: Marcel Benjamin (Co-worker at Winpak (I was a millwright mechanic)) on: Jul 04, 2018
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We have lost a fun and adventurous spirit in Thom. We've known him, Tanis and Meagan since 1993. We have visited them in Winnipeg, they have have come, along with John, several times to Florida to see us. I've always suspected the real reason they came to Florida was to escape the winter but I could be wrong. Thom had always enjoyed a joke or funny story and had plenty of his own to tell. We will keep Tanis, Meagan and her family in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Richard & Deborah Garreau (Friends) on: Oct 15, 2016
