TABONE, Frank Michael – It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Michael Tabone, born at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Died suddenly Fri. Jan. 12, 2018 in Fergus, Ontario. He was born to parents the late Charles Tabone of Marsa, Malta and to the late Sarah Piggott of Greenock, Scotland. He was the husband of Victoria, father of Patty (and Manuel + Simon); Randy (and Mikki) and David (Dianne). He was the brother of Mary of Australia, brother of Agnes (and the late Ed) and brother of Robert and sister-in law Consuella. He was Grandfather of Michael and Ashley (Adam) and Peter and Randall. He was Great-grandfather to Aiden and Ava and to Damien and Adrien. He was brother-in law of the late Olga and Joe, the late Alex and Laddie and the late George and wife Marguerite of Nevada. He was Uncle to 6 nephews and 8 nieces throughout Ontario, Nevada and Australia. In 1951 while roller skating at the Mutual Street Arena later called the Terrace he met our mother Vicky. She fell. He asked her to skate and the rest is history. They later married. In the sixties he worked for Lucas Rotax where they did work for the Avro Arrow. He made many friendships from his time at Lucas, Disco Ltd. and at Honeywell. For almost 60 years his life including our mom’s was spent in Agincourt, Apsley and Arthur. He was much loved and will be forever missed. People always commented that Frankie was quite a character. He also leaves friends in Canada, the US and the UK. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Venue and location to be announced.
