Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133
136 Orr Street, Cobourg
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Thomas William Matthews passed away peacefully at Ed’s House Hospice on April 1st, 2026 surrounded by his family at age 85.
Tom was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Burge) and loving step-dad to Bob Clarke and his wife Sarah Enriquez of Toronto. Cherished Papa of Dax and Mia Clarke. Loving Cobourg “dad” of Patsy Chard of Toronto. Dear brother of Marion (the late Clive) Bevis of Peterborough and Lynda (Robert) Elliott of Consecon. Dear brother-in-law of Brenda and Ed Dekeyser of Colborne and Bob and Sandy Burge of Cobourg. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Essak and the staff of Ed’s House for their wonderful care of Tom.
In memory of Tom, donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cobourg Legion on Saturday May 16th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Heartfelt sympathy to you Barb and your family. Thinking of you all at such a difficult time.
Barb so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. All my sympathy to you and your family
Barb and family, Thinking of you at this time and sending sincere condolences on the passing of Tom.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Barb, so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Barb and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Tom back in the 80s/90s Hydro days. Our condolences to you all.
Barb and family so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. A very gentle man.
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Sending sincere condolences. I always enjoyed my encounters with Tom.
Barb so sorry to here of Tom’s passing.
I recall many years ago, Tom lived next door to my family on Norma St. He always took time to stop and chat. Condolences to Barb and family. Alanna and John
Barb , so sorry to hear of Tom's passing . He was such a great neighbour and we'll miss his quick wit and dry sense of humor . Condolences to you and your family .
Condolences to Barb and family. Tom and Barb were our across the road neighbors and friends on Ball Street. We had a lot of laughs and of course a few cold ones. My thoughts are with you Barb and the family. Keep your memories close.
Barb and family. Condolences and sorry for your loss of Tom.
I just can’t find the right words to say I can only tell you my heart is broken, Tommy was always my “older cousin crush” and I used to love to run into him at the grocery store and get a hug, it’s been awhile. Why do we always put off those little visits, the ones that mean the world. Until we meet again I hope you are at peace.
Barb, so sorry to here of Tom’s passing, thinking of you
Our sincere condolences to you Barb and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs. Roger and Jane
Barb, and family: our condolences to you. Myra and Peter
So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family Barb.
Barb & family: So sorry to hear that Tom has passed away. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. RIP Tom.
Barbara, I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing, my condolences to you and the family.
Barb, so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. My sincere condolences. Gail White
Barb we are so sorry to hear about Tom. We have known you both for years and understand what a loss it is for you. Gil has known Tom since he was 12 playing road hockey on Ball St. He was a great guy with a good sense of humour and will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Oh the memories…. Tom was a long time friend of our family. We had the privilege of knowing Tom as a friend, mentor and coach. He enriched so many lives. Our sincere condolences to all that loved him💕
Bob and Sandy, condolences on the loss of Tom. May your memories give you comfort.
My condolences to Tom's family. Tom and my father worked together at Hayden-MacDonald Wholesale many years ago, so I met him when I was a youngster. He always remembered me when we met on the street in Downtown Cobourg. A quick chat and we'd both be on our way.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
MY HEART IS WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME .TOM WILL BE MISSED BUT HIS KINDNESS AND GENTLE SPIRIT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER ,