Tom passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on October 18, at the age of 64. Tom was born in Port Arthur, Ontario. Tom was a proud member of the 78th field battery gunnery family. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gwyn Petch; their children, Darlla (Peter) Kinnaird of Ponoka, Lorrie (Dan) Heilemann of Red Deer, Amy (Ryan) Judson of Red Deer and Matt Petch of Red Deer; his eight grandchildren; his sisters, Darlene (Wayne) and Kay; his brother, John and Darcy (Rosslynn) Snyder, and numerous extended family and friends.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Anne and Truman Petch; his sister, Sharon; his grandson, Johnathan and his brother-in-law, Bob Snyder.

A celebration of life will be held at the Red Deer Cormack Armories, 4402 55th Street on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00p.m.

Memorial donations can be made in Thomas’ name to the Navy League of Canada Red Deer Branch, Box 994, Red Deer , AB, T4N 5H3

• Date : 2017-10-18
• Location : Red Deer, Alberta