Of Guelph/Eramosa Township passed away peacefully in his beloved farmhouse on Friday, December 17 at the age of 101. He was comforted by his son Bruce and daughter Sharon and until the end, happily shared all his memories, songs and stories of a long life well lived. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jean in 2012. He will be greatly missed by his son-in-law Jay Quiring and his grandchildren Ross and Jessie (Tyler). He will always be remembered for his wisdom and generosity, his hard work and honesty and the gratefulness he had for the many blessings in his life. He was the last remaining one of his siblings, John, Frank, Jim, Lottie, Charlie and Harvey. He is survived by his sister-in-law Lois Tosh and many nieces and nephews. A private family service was held at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph. Interment at Eramosa Union (Johnson) Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Groves Memorial Hospital may be made. A tree will be planted in memory of Thomas R. McGladrey in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
