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WILSON, Thomas Alexander passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday April 20th, 2025, in his 94th year.
A lifelong resident of Cobourg, Dad was a gentle, patient, humble, and hardworking father. Over the years, he enjoyed working as a building contractor, sailing, traveling and being with family. In later life, he continued to show great passion for wood working projects. He had a young-at-heart quality throughout his life.
Beloved husband of the late Anne Wilson (Thompson). Loving father of Karen Kirton (Stephen), Susan Somerville (Bill) and Todd Wilson (Marilyn). Cherished grandpa of Mark, Derek, Stuart, Julia, Christine, Natalie, Stephanie, Tommy, Cory, Patrick and the late David. He was a proud great grandfather of thirteen.
Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Ruby Wilson (West) and his older siblings, Margaret, Phyllis and Gordon.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, a private family interment at Cobourg Union Cemetery will take place. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and support staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.
If desired, donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital or charity of choice.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Todd , Marilyn & Family. My Love and Thoughts are with you all at this time. Tom was very much appreciated in my family. Hugs
Todd, Karen & Susan & families. Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I remember him well, and always admired the close relationship he had with Todd. Fair winds.
We would like to send our condolences to the family, it was always nice to see his smiling face at Kelly's sipping a nice cold draft...may he rest in peace.
Dear Karen, Susan and Todd, Sending condolences on the passing of your Dad. My parents thought very highly of your Dad and Mum. Over the years they contracted him for many renovation projects at Cottesmore Avenue and the Dutch Oven. Thinking of you at this sad time, Lauren and Bruce Maclean
Dear Todd and Marilyn and the entire Wilson family. So sorry for the loss of your dad. Rest in Peace Tom Chris and Craig❤️
Karen, Susan, Todd and families, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father and Grandpa.
Our heartfelt condolences to Todd and the Wilson Family. Will very much miss our talks whenever we met. Rest peacefully Tom with your beloved Anne.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Todd Marilyn & family, we are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May all your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time. Wayne & Rhonda
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Deepest condolences to Todd, Marilyn and the entire Wilson family. May treasured memories help you through this difficult time.
Karen , Susan, Todd So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good neighbor and friend for many years. I think of those times often. Donna
My sympathies to Tom’s family. Each year Tom would visit me at the library to ask my help in choosing a book to donate in memory of David. Such a kind man. I’m so very sorry for your pain.
Condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather Allan and Terry Carruthers and family
Todd Marilyn and family. So sorry for the loss of your dad . He was indeed quite a character. My thoughts are with you .
Your Dad will live on with the many happy memories you have. Our sincere condolences. Ken and Sheila
Todd, Marilyn and family. Sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close.
To the family and friends I am so sorry for your lost may he rest in peace and rise in glory fly with thee angels big papa 🙏 from Robin in Barbados 🇧🇧
My sincere condolences to the family and friends for the few years I had gotten to meet him he always stood out a very very nice and gentle man I pray the family find they strength in the Lord may he rest in peace and rise in glory from Evadney and family from Barbados 🇧🇧
Our condolences to the family and friends
Todd, Marilyn and families, Dan and I were saddened to read of Tom’s passing. Always great to chat with over coffee, or exchange a puzzle or two with ( his were always a bit more challenging) Please know you are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Karen and family my deepest sympathies Thinking of you at this difficult time Thoughts and prayers
Todd and Wilson family. So sorry for your loss. Delkie and Linda
Todd , Marylin and family very sorry for your loss, condolences from Kelley and I .
Condolences Todd and family from all the Comrades of Branch 580 Grafton
To Todd and Marilyn and everyone in the extended Wilson family. My wife Heather and I were saddened to hear of Tom's passing, when we returned home to Fergus from a weekend in Cobourg. He lived a long, full life and contributed much to his community. I got to know Tom both personally and professionally and always knew him as a man of strong integrity, and one always willing to help out anyone in need. Cobourg is lucky to have so many people of his character and commitment who have made it the wonderful place to live and work that it is today. We trust you have a lifetime of good memories to rely on in this difficult days. Brad Halls, Fergus, Ontario (formerly of Cobourg) brad.halls@wightman.ca
Dear Todd and Family Our condolences to you on the passing of Tom Sr. He was a great guy and he will be missed. I fondly remember many geat conversations with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Judy and Duane
Todd and family, Barb and I are very sorry for your loss,your dad was a great guy.
Our sincere condolences to Karen,Susan, Todd and Families. Tom was certainly a skilled builder who has left his mark all over Cobourg and area. He will certainly be missed not only by his Family but also by his Many social friends in the area. A Life well lived! Allan and Debbie Elder
Todd and Family. My sincere condolences . Always a pleasure to chat with Tom on the odd occasions when our paths would cross.
To Todd, Marilyn and the entire family, we send our sincerest condolences. Tom was such a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. Hold tight to your memories so that he may always reside in your hearts. With love Pam and Dave
Sending my heart-felt condolences to Todd, Marilyn and family for the loss of your father.
Karen, Susan and Todd & families, Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all at this time. Tom & Carol Ann
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. Enjoyed every sailing opportunity I had with him on Arcadia Thinking of all of you
Karen our condolences to you and your family. Susan and John
Karen, Sue, Todd and families so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time.❤️
Todd,Marilyn and all who loved your Dad,may your memories bring you a sense of peace as you reflect on the wonderful long life your Dad enjoyed. It's never easy loosing someone we love but we have to believe others who have loved him and gone before him will greet him at heavens door.
Todd, Marilyn & families. So sorry to hear of the passing of ur dad, he lived a long life, leaving many fond memories!Take care!
Todd & Marilyn, Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your families. Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathies on the loss of your Dad; sending big hugs to you all❤️😘🥰
Todd, Marilyn and family. So very sorry for your loss. Lots of great times to cherish.
Condolences to you all. He was a great sailor, woodworker, and neighbour. He leaves behind a little of himself in the wonderful family that you have.
My sincere condolences to Todd, Marilyn and the entire family on your loss. Rest in peace Tom.
Todd, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He will be greatly missed by everyone. R.I.P T.A.
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
Karen , Susan, Todd and family's. Our condolences on your Dads passing . Thinking of you at this sad time.
Our condolences to the whole family for your great loss. I heard many stories about Grandpa Tom over the years from Mark and Nicole. It was clear that he was very loved. Sending love to all.
Susan, Karen, Todd and families, please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sending you love, Roz and John
Todd and family I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your father when we would meet at the Cobourg yacht club. Tom and my father-in-law Dean Ostrander became close friends. We would enjoy each others visits by “shooting the breeze “ about sailing or anything. Tom’s friendship was always appreciated by Dean. My thoughts are with all of you.
My prayers and thoughts are with Susan and Bill, Chistine Mal and Devon, Natalie, Stephanie as well as all of their extended family in Ontario. As Susan and Bill's sister-in-law I met Tom many years ago as me and my husband Fred often had the wonderful opportunity to share dinners and visits with him during his trips to Calgary to visit family. Tom was soft spoken, had a very easy-going personality, a subtle sense of humor and was always very welcoming to me and my family. He was truly as very special man. Cherish all the wonderful memories! Love Marie
Todd & Marilyn, Karen, Susan & families Sending sincere condolences your way I know a lifetime of memories will stay close in your hearts Thinking of you all 🌷💜🌺 Susan & Dan
Our condolences go out to the entire family. Tom was a wonderful man, who had his witts about him. He will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all. From the Clarey family
Todd ,Marilyn and family my deepest sympathies to you all . Tom a great man and will be deeply missed ❤️
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Always looked forward to his visits to the firehall.
Todd,our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. You were truly fortunate to have such a wonderful father. Rest in Peace T.A.
Karen, Susan, Todd and Family's Sincere Condolences on your Dad's passing.
My condolences to the entire family. He was a great man and quite the character!
My sympathy to the Wilson family. Your father was a great man and will be missed.
Our Condolences go out to the Wilson Family for the loss of their Father Tom will be missed
Karen, Susan, Todd and families, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending my deepest sympathies to you all.
Karen , Susan , Todd and Family ; Our sincere condolences in the passing of your Dad . In remembering your Dad , I also think of your Mom and my parents and all the great memories throughout the years they shared. Thinking of you all ... xx
Thinking of the entire Wilson family on the passing of this great man.
Karen, Todd, Susan and families please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved father. Cherish your memories and know that I am thinking of you at this time.
Don and I are sorry to hear of Tom’s passing!Don always enjoyed having coffee with Tom at Tim’s. Our thoughts are with her the family!