It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the brilliant Thomas Gervin. Tommy is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Gervin (neé O’Donoghue), his children Kelly Gervin Raizer (Jeffrey Raizer) and Barry Gervin (Caroline Gervin), and his adored grandchildren; Claire, Fiona, Jordan, Adam and Maeve.

Tommy passed away on Sunday, October 5th, during mass at St Francis of Assisi Church, with his wife and friends by his side.

Known to most as “Tommy” or “Young Tom”, he was a patient and gentle man loved by all those who met him. He will be remembered for his quick wit, kind demeanour and his very firm handshake.

Born in Coalisland on September 27th 1934, to Mary Alice (née Morgan) and Francis Gervin. Survived by brothers Francis “Frankie” (late Eleanor) and Gerald (late Bernadette). Predeceased by brothers John (late Rita), Brendan (late Mary) and Séamus, and sister Peggy (late Kevin). Loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Tommy immigrated to Canada in March of 1957. He met his wife, Anne, in 1958.

Anne and Tommy married on June 2nd, 1962 They had 63 happy years of marriage where they travelled to 55 countries together.

Tommy was the most devoted father to his children, Kelly and Barry. He coached soccer teams and travelled to hundreds of Irish dance competitions all over North America and In Ireland.

Tommy was deeply cherished by his 5 grandchildren. He never missed a feis, dance recital, cheer competition, hockey tournament or basketball game. His grandchildren loved him for his famous “Papa’s pancakes” and “Yum Yum” stories as well as endless riddles and jokes that he was still cracking in his last days.

In Canada, Tommy went back to school to complete High School. He worked at Sunbeam, starting on the assembly line and eventually working in Quality Assurance. He was very proud of his 32 year career with Sunbeam, where met many lifelong friends who he was still in contact with years after retiring. Following his career at Sunbeam, he also worked at Consumers Distributing and the Ministry of Attorney General. Tommy’s hard work continued in his retirement with his yard work and gardening which he was very passionate about.

Tommy was very active in the Irish Community in the Toronto area. He was a member of the Emerald Isle society, a volunteer for the Toronto Irish Folk Art society and the North American Feis Commission. He had many dear friends in the Irish Community that made Canada feel like his homeland.

He was Eucharistic Minister at St Francis of Assisi Church in Mississauga for 12 years, where he also had many dear friends in his church community. He was also a member of The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart.

Tommy’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the team at Credit Valley Hospital, as well as the paramedics and Church parishioners who helped Tommy in his final moments. His family is also grateful for the team at Trillium Heart Function Clinic where Tommy was a patient for 22 years.

Donations in Tommy’s memory may be made to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation or Sharelife.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter ‘Neweduk-Erin Mills’ Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (east of Erin Mills Pkwy), on Wednesday, October 8th, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2473 Thorn Lodge Dr, Mississauga, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 9th. Reception to follow at the Irish Club of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive #39, Mississauga.