Happy Birthday Chuck. I think of you often. The other day I smiled as I said something to Liv in conversation that you said to me a million times. I do that a lot. 

-the other guy-

Missing you today and always, Thos. You never wanted anything special planned on your birthday, yet you always fussed for others. I cherish the time that we had and wish that you were here to celebrate your 63rd.

Thinking of you Tom on your birthday and knowing that you are leading the party in heaven. We miss you, but there is comfort knowing that you are in a better place, without pain, without suffering, only peace and light! Watch over your beautiful Sharron

Miss you today and everyday. We know that you are looking down and protecting all you loved.

Happy Birthday Tom. Have a good time today and give all the heavenly beings something to laugh about! We are thinking of you today. . . . Frankenmouth . . . .LOL!!. . . "Will Chuck and Paul please meet your party at the front checkout." I will never forget the look on your face. You are precious forever!

I love that man! He was such an amazing person. I have such good memories of him!

Happy Birthday Mr.Ready! You touched so many lives, always a smile!

I saw that picture of me Tom and my dad at Murray's wedding again recently. Tom was nicely snuggled in between JD and I under our arm pits with a grin on his face. Makes me laugh every time. When I think of Tom I get sad because he is gone, but it also makes me happy to think of him because of how awesome he was. Such an amazing man!

Just a little note to say I am thinking of and missing you bro-in-law. I am thinking also it will be Easter egg time soon... will I hide one or two for you? :)

Have been in that conversation with the doctors so many times, Thos. Still feel the numbness. Missing you now and always.

Tom. Happy birthday my dearest friend. I continue to try to live my life in a way that you would approve of. You were always the calm in my many storms.

Just wanted to take a minute and remember a remarkable man! We miss him and think of him often. He truly made a difference in my life and that is a legacy that will last forever. Holding you close in my thoughts today Sharon; please know that you are loved!
Cheryl Doher.

Remembering my brother-in-law today and always! You live on Tommy.. so Happy Birthday!!! Miss you!

Thanks for the memories Tom. Your smile, generosity and kindness will never be forgotten. We will always get a laugh when we remember your sense of humour. I must add that I totally relaxed and unwound when we entered your house. We were always greeted with the most wonderful hospitality which you extended to all. Thanks!!! Love you~~

Like every day, Thos. Thinking of you. Always your Babs. XXX

It would be our 38th anniversary today, Tom.
It just wasn't meant to be, and I struggle to understand why.
I celebrate memories that always warm my heart and make me smile, Chuck.

Sharron. . sharing your sadness. . . yesterday all day. . . .couldn't explain the tears that flowed off and on all day. . .until I realized what day it actually was. Love you and your family so much. Tom was, and is very special!!! xxxxx00000

Well Tommy it has been 1yr. now since you left us. My heart goes out to Sharron, Renee & Greg, Al, Josh , Gabby and Charlotte, as they put this day behind them. The first year is the hardest. I think of you often and a smile comes over my face. We all miss you funny man!!!!!

Well, Thos., this day is not unlike all of the others since we said good-bye . . . thinking of you, missing you, wanting you as I have all of those yesterdays . . .

Pearl and all other family members. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. I met Tom only twice. His ready smile and the mischievous glint in his eye have stayed in my memory over this year. May the Lord bless all of you.

Thinking of you, Aunt Sharron, Renee, Greg, Gabby, Charlotte, Al, Josh and all the family...may the wonderful memories of a very special husband, father, papa and uncle comfort and sustain, today and always. Love from Ange, Steve, Dawson & Emily xo

Forever Missed words can not express the deep sorrow that haunts my every day. Thinking of you and your beloved family.Always in my heart

Many, many dreams of you, of us. So real. Cannot begin to tell you how much I miss holding your hand. Forever, Tom.

I never had a chance to say thanks, or good bye. So...thanks for putting up with me and never giving up on me. Missed and never forgotten!

Thinking of you on your birthday Tom. We are taking a certain beautiful young lady out to dinner tonight in your place. We'll have a toast to you and miss you together. Hope you're smiling down on us today :)

Tom. The type of person who left an impression with anyone he met that's for sure. Such character, such charisma. The kind of person you want to be around. If I were to try and explain Tom in a few words what immediately pops I to my head is: smart, witty, warm, caring, exciting, daring, funny, fun, happy. A truly special man.

I am thinking of my one of a kind brother-in-law today, his wit, his generosity and most of all, that humour! Happy Birthday Thomas!!!

Missing my beloved son so much today as I know his family does also. Love you all

Happy Birthday Tom!! I can almost hear you singing a song to Sharron and grinning that devilish grin of yours!

Happy Birthday, Tom. Joe would be homeward bound about now. John would have called to wish you the best. The kids would have left around 7:00 because of bedtimes for the grandkids. Leftover pizza would be in the refridgerator for your breakfast & lunch tomorrow. And all would be well. Forever, Chuck.

Another family gathering without you, Tom. You brought such warmth, smiles and laughter to our get-togethers.  Memories of you . . .

Thos., many say that it becomes easier over time. Maybe they were not blessed to have what we had. 
Holding on tight and missing you 1235 and 2 sail cats!  
xxx

Having a good day today and thinking of the many wonderful times we shared together. Miss you my friend.

I remember and miss that 'look' which seemed to say, "Oh brother", and then he would roll his eyes. I cherish the trips to Frankenmuth, Bronners, the antique shop in Saginaw where he and Paul sat and had coffee in the little coffee shop while Sharron and I wandered down memory lane after memory lane. . . .never complaining . . . just patiently waiting. . .that was our Tom.

And then there was the stop at Bronners where Sharron and I had to have Paul and Chuck paiged. . . LOL!! "Will Paul and Chuck please meet your party at the front check-out. . .Paul and Chuck". (over the loud-speaker). . . priceless the look on Tom's face! . . .and then sitting in the court yard at Aberfoyle while we explored rows and rows of antiques. . . never complained.

You could talk to Tom about anything and he was quite informed on any subject from woodworking, to religion, to recipes, to fishing, to riding the rails. . . and that was another story. I will forever miss his delight in having us over for coffee or supper and making sure we had a glass of wine in our hands before we could barely get our coats off. Tom spoiled us big time.

My heart aches for my sister and her family.

Tom was my Godfather, a close friend of my father, and family. Though we did not share genetics, there was no question that he was my uncle. He was the epitome of a "fun uncle", with all the jokes, stories, and "don't tell your parents I gave you this" that comes along with the title. For him, forever missed is an understatement.

There's a lot of things that stand out when I think about Tom - the master chef who often made pizzas that would make a dietician cringe, the expert fisherman, the man with the workshop that would make home depot blush, the odd sense of humour that all-but-matches my own, but most of all, I remember how jealous I was of he and dad's friday-night action movie marathons. One great character.

What can I say about the man who made my life so fantastic for the past 28 years. I am typing this and wiping away the tears as I attempt to give a tribute to an amazing man who I was blessed to know for these past 28 years. Tom was my friend, my peer, my tutor, my fishing friend, my best man, my son's godfather, my guide into fatherhood, my sanctuary, my tree kiliing buddy, my swish pal,

I have to continue as the two of us got into trouble on a regular basis and revelled in it. I remember the lighting of the cigarettes in the microwave after the Beverly Hills cop movie. We were partners in the Father Bob move. Tom was the go to guy when my brother died. He and Sharron helped to make life better. My life and my career are simply better because of him.

I simply miss you so much.This computer does not know the tremdous person that you are. I hope you Gram. Peter and Bob are having fun.
\

Sharron I was very sorry to hear about your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Tom Ready. From Olive Coatsworth, Jane and Tracy Knister & Dave Irwin.

Dear Sharron & family,
Mark and I were very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom could light up a room with his smile and his sunny disposition. He touched the lives of so many of the students at the Pines and all of your summer students at SRC,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark and Lori DeWitte

I have so many special memories of you both! The most special would have to be our wedding day. The very special and intimate service with just the two of you was perfect! The love and support you have both given us since has been inspirational. Tom's support through the sylvester mess meant so much! Losing him in Sydney Australia, watching him comfort an air sick student, learning hula !

Not done yet:). All day musaka making, long talks about advocating for kids instead of punishing them. As a teacher, he was my role model. We're here for you Sharon, whatever you need! XO Cheryl

If the true worth of a person is how happy he makes those who love him, then Tom's value in this world was indeed priceless. I know how happy you were with Tom, Sharron. In the wake of his untimely passing, we should all vow to love with a little more kindness and gentleness, as Tom did every day.

It seems like yesterday I was sitting in his grade 8 science class disecting a frog with Rob, then he was at the Pines with us, what a great teacher! He will be missed by many, may God grant you the strength to look back on all the great times and smile often!

Going for Christmas and "story time". Going to miss you Tom!!!!