It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Edward Molyneaux on Sept. 25 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. His family was by his side in his last moments and he passed surrounded by love and music.
Tom was born in Chatham, Ontario on May 30, 1947. The son of the late John and Monica (Foster) Molyneaux. Tom is survived by his wife Patricia and children Sara Kellesis, Katy Vanden Hoven (Rich) and Elizabeth Molyneaux and grandchildren Colin, Jackson and James. Also left to mourn Tom are his siblings Mary Anne Walton (Gary), Maureen MacKinnon (Roy), Dennis Molyneaux (Edith), Marg Plato (Rick) and Theresa Duquette (Denis). Tom was predeceased by his brother Michael Molyneaux. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews and his feline companion Samson.
Tom was a devoted teacher in Welland before he retired and moved to Blenheim. He loved his students and coworkers and proudly helped run the Environment Club. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and participated in many weekly jam sessions at the Blenheim branch. He was well known for his love of music and played a variety of instruments.
He will be remembered for all of the love and kindness he shared with everyone he met. He truly loved his family and friends - and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came he carried himself with dignity, strength and full of love. He will be missed dearly.
We send our deepest thanks to the nursing staff in the PCU at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and details will be announced on the Blenheim Community Funeral Home memorial page. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 bursary program or at your local food bank.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com.