Nuckin’ futs look
Nuckin’ futs look
Tom & his mom, Pearl
Tom & his mom, Pearl
Baby Tommy
Baby Tommy
Baby Contest Winner . . . London, Ontario. Tom's mom gave me his trophy, cape trimmed with bunny fur and his crown. Isn't he adorable?
Baby Contest Winner . . . London, Ontario. Tom's mom gave me his trophy, cape trimmed with bunny fur and his crown. Isn't he adorable?
Beautiful baby!
Beautiful baby!
Baby Tom
Baby Tom
Such a cute little guy
Such a cute little guy
Not sure who the little girl is, but she certainly is admiring little Tommy
Not sure who the little girl is, but she certainly is admiring little Tommy
Baby Tommy in his white shoes.
Baby Tommy in his white shoes.
July, 1955 - not yet 4 years old. Pictured with his brother, Tim.
July, 1955 - not yet 4 years old. Pictured with his brother, Tim.
Tom & Tim with Mary at the boarding house
Tom & Tim with Mary at the boarding house
Tommy, age 8. Could football be in his future?
Tommy, age 8. Could football be in his future?
8 year old Tommy & his dad, Tim
8 year old Tommy & his dad, Tim
Cat Tail days????
Cat Tail days????
St. Mary's?
St. Mary's?
May, 1959: First Communion
May, 1959: First Communion
Tom & his mom, 1959
Tom & his mom, 1959
Makes me smile . . . character is showing
Makes me smile . . . character is showing
The ice rink at the boarding house on Quebec Street (Thanks, John, for the confirmation.)
The ice rink at the boarding house on Quebec Street (Thanks, John, for the confirmation.)
Boarding house days with Mary; making faces for the camera. I wonder if these were sail-cat years? Somehow it fits.
Boarding house days with Mary; making faces for the camera. I wonder if these were sail-cat years? Somehow it fits.
Pretty dapper
Pretty dapper
Maybe 9 years old?
Maybe 9 years old?
Cutie.
Cutie.
Tom's dad, Tim, the fishing master.
Oh, my . . . what a strong resemblance between Tom and his dad.
Tom's dad, Tim, the fishing master.
Oh, my . . . what a strong resemblance between Tom and his dad.
Tom spoke fondly of a cottage rental and many fishing trips with his dad to Long Point. This vacation was further north, I believe.
Tom spoke fondly of a cottage rental and many fishing trips with his dad to Long Point. This vacation was further north, I believe.
True to self
True to self
I wish I knew what adventure he was going on that day.
I wish I knew what adventure he was going on that day.
Precious - Long Point cottage vacation
Precious - Long Point cottage vacation
Buds
Buds
Tom, Tim Sr., Tim Jr. : )
Tom, Tim Sr., Tim Jr. : )
Tom & Sarge, his beagle.
Tom & Sarge, his beagle.
Tom's first guitar, Xmas, 1963. Pictured with brother, Tim.
Tom's first guitar, Xmas, 1963. Pictured with brother, Tim.
Growing up
Growing up
Tom and his 12-string that we still have.
Tom and his 12-string that we still have.
teenage years . . . playing cards with Otto, John, Rick & Tim Sr. on Charlotte Street . . . the place to hang
teenage years . . . playing cards with Otto, John, Rick & Tim Sr. on Charlotte Street . . . the place to hang
Friends forever and ever: Otto, John, Rick & Tom going to their school prom (with dates : )
Friends forever and ever: Otto, John, Rick & Tom going to their school prom (with dates : )
Coffee house times
Coffee house times
WOW.
WOW.
London Teacher's College, 1970 - 1971; guitar in hand . . . more books, Thos., more books! (But, you never seemed to need them . . . all through part-time university courses. Who does that? : ) xx
London Teacher's College, 1970 - 1971; guitar in hand . . . more books, Thos., more books! (But, you never seemed to need them . . . all through part-time university courses. Who does that? : ) xx
When we first met: Education Through Music (university course, summer, 1972). He seemed to arrive every day just in time. Long hair, tattered jeans and no shoe laces. He was perfect!
When we first met: Education Through Music (university course, summer, 1972). He seemed to arrive every day just in time. Long hair, tattered jeans and no shoe laces. He was perfect!
Kite flying in London with Allan.
Kite flying in London with Allan.
First year of teaching at St. Ursula's, 1971.
First year of teaching at St. Ursula's, 1971.
My hubba
My hubba
I take thee . . .
I take thee . . .
August 23, 1975
August 23, 1975
The Tom Ready Family, August 23, 1975
The Tom Ready Family, August 23, 1975
A new beginning
A new beginning
Baby Renee, 25.3 year old daddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 year old mom : )
Baby Renee, 25.3 year old daddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 year old mom : )
Yesterday . . .
Yesterday . . .
The Dawson clan
The Dawson clan
Mitchell ‘s Bay
Mitchell ‘s Bay
Dad and I
Dad and I
Tom's mom, Pearl, with baby Renee and Tom
Tom's mom, Pearl, with baby Renee and Tom
One of St. Ursula's staff parties
One of St. Ursula's staff parties
Our adorable children.
Our adorable children.
Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, Jim Croce, Seals & Croft, James Taylor, Carole King, Bob Dylan . . . . I am sure that I omitted some.
Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, Jim Croce, Seals & Croft, James Taylor, Carole King, Bob Dylan . . . . I am sure that I omitted some.
Seems like yesterday.
Seems like yesterday.
Ready to go, just need Dad to bring the rods, reels, Big O's and LUNCH!
Ready to go, just need Dad to bring the rods, reels, Big O's and LUNCH!
Renee was quite the fisherman as well. (I do not say "fisherperson" or "fisherwoman" or "a person who fishes" because Tom always maintained that MAN represented humankind as it was in the Bible. He was quite adamant about that. )
Renee was quite the fisherman as well. (I do not say "fisherperson" or "fisherwoman" or "a person who fishes" because Tom always maintained that MAN represented humankind as it was in the Bible. He was quite adamant about that. )
Short nap to the repetitive song of daddy's reel and line.
Short nap to the repetitive song of daddy's reel and line.
Waiting for the chance to move the boat.
Waiting for the chance to move the boat.
Jr. at work. Watch and do. Now the master. XX
Jr. at work. Watch and do. Now the master. XX
Teaching at St. Joseph's at this time. Staff pic, 1982-1983
Teaching at St. Joseph's at this time. Staff pic, 1982-1983
A favourite shot . . . Allan & Tom and the new shed at our first home on Vanier Drive.
A favourite shot . . . Allan & Tom and the new shed at our first home on Vanier Drive.
Cutting a bit loose . . . report cards must have been done! : ) (The Essex & Kent Scottish Officers' Mess Garrison Ball, 1973)
Cutting a bit loose . . . report cards must have been done! : ) (The Essex & Kent Scottish Officers' Mess Garrison Ball, 1973)
Tom's DIY in the basement on Vanier Drive. No workshop . . . that would come in King Street house.
Tom's DIY in the basement on Vanier Drive. No workshop . . . that would come in King Street house.
School was out . . .
School was out . . .
Tom has his back to the camera - Many sing-along times were had at family gatherings. Tom would be right there - sometimes with his guitar, mouth organ & bongos.
Tom has his back to the camera - Many sing-along times were had at family gatherings. Tom would be right there - sometimes with his guitar, mouth organ & bongos.
Where we raised our children for 23 yrs.: Family referred to it as "The Christmas House" on King Street.
Where we raised our children for 23 yrs.: Family referred to it as "The Christmas House" on King Street.
Tom had many, many woodworking projects. The fireplace in King Street house was just one of them. It is very special because my Mom and I designed it, and Tom and my Dad built it.
Tom had many, many woodworking projects. The fireplace in King Street house was just one of them. It is very special because my Mom and I designed it, and Tom and my Dad built it.
Tom worked for almost 10 years stripping layers of white paint from the woodwork on King Street house. It was his labour of love to restore the old house. It was sad when we decided to leave it to someone else's care, but it was time for less maintenance
Tom worked for almost 10 years stripping layers of white paint from the woodwork on King Street house. It was his labour of love to restore the old house. It was sad when we decided to leave it to someone else's care, but it was time for less maintenance
Work on King Street house was ongoing. Tom became quite a craftsman. Here, he is making radiator covers from oak for Gram's bedroom and the bathroom. He applied stains and finishes meticulously.
Work on King Street house was ongoing. Tom became quite a craftsman. Here, he is making radiator covers from oak for Gram's bedroom and the bathroom. He applied stains and finishes meticulously.
The "keeper" is in blue. xxxx
I would rush home from work, Tom would already have the boat loaded and we would be off with the kids to the bay.
The "keeper" is in blue. xxxx
I would rush home from work, Tom would already have the boat loaded and we would be off with the kids to the bay.
Like daddy, like daughter
Like daddy, like daughter
T. Dee & T. Dum ... : )
T. Dee & T. Dum ... : )
Son & Dad time . . . love this shot. Long Point
Son & Dad time . . . love this shot. Long Point
A favourite: concern about daddy's sunburn
A favourite: concern about daddy's sunburn
Long Point - favourite camping and fishing spot for years with the kids
Long Point - favourite camping and fishing spot for years with the kids
Long Point camping . . . Tom managed to catch the fish. I didn't & still can't. : )
Long Point camping . . . Tom managed to catch the fish. I didn't & still can't. : )
The day the training wheels came off Renee's bike.
The day the training wheels came off Renee's bike.
Serenity (Thames River)
Serenity (Thames River)
Allan never missed an opportunity to be with his Dad fishing.
Allan never missed an opportunity to be with his Dad fishing.
1982 or '83
1982 or '83
Like yesterday: pictured with our children, Renee & Allan
Like yesterday: pictured with our children, Renee & Allan
The warmth of spring and fond memories.
The warmth of spring and fond memories.
Early teaching days - St. Ursula's?
Early teaching days - St. Ursula's?
Drywall & Plaster - King Street House
Drywall & Plaster - King Street House
A monumental kiss
A monumental kiss
Tom and Paul making ready for the pool
Tom and Paul making ready for the pool
Will never forget times in the boat.
Will never forget times in the boat.
This was one of the few times that Tom actually "got into" the swimming pool on King Street: the water was always "too cold." : )
This was one of the few times that Tom actually "got into" the swimming pool on King Street: the water was always "too cold." : )
Coffee filters and silly family - all with hats with one exception . . . : )
Coffee filters and silly family - all with hats with one exception . . . : )
He taught . . . it's ok to be different; it's ok to be you. Know that with every action, however, there is a reaction.
He taught . . . it's ok to be different; it's ok to be you. Know that with every action, however, there is a reaction.
Hear no evil . . . see no evil . . . and, Tom, who could be counted on to put a twist on it.
Hear no evil . . . see no evil . . . and, Tom, who could be counted on to put a twist on it.
Look how young you both are, Joe! King Street house . . . tea cups. It had to be the baby shower for Shiela before Justin was born. Just like you both to volunteer for clean-up. Cut from the same cloth in so many ways.
Look how young you both are, Joe! King Street house . . . tea cups. It had to be the baby shower for Shiela before Justin was born. Just like you both to volunteer for clean-up. Cut from the same cloth in so many ways.
Justin, Renee and Tom. Look at that impish grin. Something was said.
Justin, Renee and Tom. Look at that impish grin. Something was said.