Thomas Houston passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 74. Devoted husband of Dorothy Houston of 53 years. Cherished father of Tara (Doug), Shannon (Teena), and Amanda (Dave). Tom enjoyed the time he had with his 7 grandchildren; Meghan, Aiden, Sarah, Jessica, Emma, Finn, and Ruby. Survived by his brother Clyde Houston (Gina). Predeceased by his parents Harold and Marie Houston. Tom will be greatly missed by many friends and family members.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private family gathering at a later date.
Donations to Jessica’s House or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to his many friends and family for their thoughts prayers, and visits during this time. Thank you goes out to all of the medical staff that helped along the way.
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Garry Traynor
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, Amanda and family, my condolences to you and all your family.
I often search online to try and find you guys to say Hi. I decided to search for Tom and found not the best news. Very difficult times for all.
Dorethy you and Tom have a special memory in my heart.
Love to have a chat with my Canadian family again.
Once again, my condolences from GT for Australia.
Allanna and Harvey
Tara and Doug and all the Huston Family.
Please accept our deepest and most sincere
sympathies on the lost of your Father.
Cherish his memories.
Allanna and Harvey Adams
Mary Cronyn
Deepest Sympathies on your loss. When my late husband ran the grocery store in Huron Park, we often saw Tom. He was a very nice man.
One time Tom dropped a bottle on the floor, and it was an accident of course. And Larry, my husband had to throw in his sense of humour and said “Houston, we have a problem!”
Farewell! In my thoughts
Mary
KEITH M HURMAN
Sincere condolences to Dorothy and all Tom’s family , Tom’s smiling face will be truly missed in the neighborhood. Take Care
Carole Preece
Dear Dorothy and family
You have my sincere sympathy in your loss. Tom was a wonderful neighbor. He was always available to give a helping hand especially in the last two years. Sincere condolences to all of you. He will be missed.
George and Sue Wilson
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, Amanda and families, heartfelt condolences on Tom’s passing. He was a friendly man. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Dorothy and family
Sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He will be missed.
Our condolences
Kay Tripp
Dorothy and Family…My condolences for your loss…may love of each other and support of friends help you all at this difficult time..Kay
Terry Armsyrong
So very sad at cousin Tommy’s passing – my deepest condolences and love to Dorothy❣️😞
Darlene and Joe
So sorry Dorothy and Family
Tom would come and say hi to us and tell stories when we where at the horse races in London or Clinton
Tom will be greatly missed. And Dorothy thank you for your kindness in letting me borrow your sweater when I was cold. You are a beautiful, kind woman. So sorry you have to go through this great sorrow.
Don and Brenda Triebner
Dorothy, Amanda and Dave and family, so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing.
Deepest sympathies to you all.
Janet Mathers
Janet Mathers and Drew Dalgleish
Tom will be missed. Our condolences to you, Dorothy and your family.
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, Amanda and Families.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Mark&Judy Cronyn and Family
Bob & Elaine England
Deepest Condolence to the family.
Cy&Eleanor Blommaert
Dear Doug and Tara
So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you at this time
Cy & Eleanor
Kim Wulterkens (Robinson)
Sending my sympathies and wishing you all peace.
I have such great Centralia memories.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Ash & Scott Moore
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Dorothy.
We will always fondly remember Tom’s warm and very humorous welcome when we first moved to Centralia.
Donna Masse & Jim Leveck
Dorothy and family,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss of Tom. Always a smile and wave as he went by. He will be greatly missed by all in the Village.
Donna Masse & Jim Leveck and family
Claire Graham
Dave and myself would like to express our condolence to you Dorothy and your family
We shared many happy times with both of you
May Tom RIP
We will miss him at the horse races
Larry & Sharon Gibson
Dear Dorothy and Toms family we are so sorry your loss. Tom will be greatly missed be everyone in the Village. He was always so friendly and prompt on collecting his metal for all of us and always had a smile on his face. Hold your memories tight
Sandra Taylor
Our condolences to you Dorothy and family on the loss of Tom. He will always be remembered for his daily walks and visits when we lived in Centralia years ago.
Sandy, Brittany, Leesa, Skylar and Megan.
Jody & Donna Mosurinjohn
Sincere sympathies to you Dorothy and your family…keep your memories close in your heart and he will always be with you..no more pain and suffering….❤️
Diane Kaak
Dorothy and family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one
Diane and Joe Kaak
Dave and Barbara Barty
Sincere condolences Dorothy to you and your family. Tom will be greatly missed by the people of Centralia, always helpful to all.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, Amanda and family –
Sending our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tom will be missed by his friends, family and neighbours and his daily mail pickup. He is at peace now.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Linda Dietrich
Shannon, Teena & Family,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Dick Lord
Tom and I crossed lives briefly in our life journey, thru the sport of soccer. Tom bestowed on me his care free yet sincere way of living. Sadden I am I didn’t keep in touch. One can influence a life without even realising it.
Ray & Judy Mills
Dorothy and Family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy at your loss. We did enjoy getting to know Tom over the last few years as he helped us out, doing what he seemed to enjoy – sorting and getting rid of scrap. He once told someone that he looked at that job as his way of helping out society. He did it well, right up to the end. We will miss his smile, his joking and his truck heading to a job. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Bonnie. L Ziler
Dorothy and family, Condolences Dorothy to you and your family. Even when he was first sick he still came to pick up the stuff from the shed for me. He was always willing to go the extra mile for the residents of Centralia. I will be thinking of you and yours . Take care
Bonnie Brown
We are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Sending our condolences to you all. Bonnie & Garry and family
Mel & Glenda Lather
Deepest sympathy to Dorothy and family. We will miss Tom.
Mel & Glenda
Brenda Morgan
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, and Amanda,, and families.. Don and I are saddened to learn about Tom’s passing. I remember Tom with his huge smile, and his infectious laugh. He was one of the quickest people I have ever met, that always had a sarcastic funny come back,, to what ever someone said to him. You have both lived in the village for so many years and I am sure there is going to be a lot of people that are going to miss seeing him walking around town, greeting everyone he ran into. I just wanted you all to know that you are in our thoughts,, Toms pain is behind him now,, but I know for you all, yours is still going to be with you for a long while. I hope it won’t be long before the memories of Tom/Dad, brings smiles to your faces, and you remember him in happier times and those memories will bring you the comfort that I know Tom would want you to have. Hugs to the entire family…
Dave and Liz Moore
Sending wishes for strength peace and rest to Dorothy and the Houston family as you say goodbye to Tom.
Leanne
Dorothy, Tara, Shannon, Amanda and your families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have memories of your dad when you first moved to Centralia and I was so excited to have new friends who were girls! He soon squashed my enthusiasm when he diagnosed me with telephon-itis!
Cancer is the worst and I am thinking of you all.
Doug& Noreen Smith& family
Sending heart felt condolences. May your precious memories help you through difficult time
Darlene and bill
Sorry for your loss dorothy and family cherish the moments u had with tom hugs
Debra and Ken Tilley
Dorothy and Family: so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our deepest sympathy, to you all
Tina Premont
Sorry for your loss, Tim was always a friendly face willing to help out neighbours.
Mel And Kathy Winger
So sorry to hear of Toms passing , our sincere condolences to Dorothy and Family. Tom will definitely be missed around the Village
Lori Jolly
You are all in my thoughts, I am so sorry for your loss.❤️
Bev Connelly
Sincere and heartfelt condolences Dorothy to you and all your family.Treasure your memories and find comfort in them.Thinking of you. Bev Connelly.
Aunt Marg
My condolences to you and family.