Thursday, August 24, 2023
Dear Pat: I was shocked to hear the news of Tom's passing, and so very sorry to hear it. Tom was one of the backbones of the Bridgewater Garden Club, and his time as Treasurer was a testament to his dedication to the club and its members. I always enjoyed his ready smile and sociable attitude....a thought came back to me as I was thinking of him after getting the news.....I remembered inviting a friend to the provincial garden club show held here in Bridgewater several years ago, and Tom was nursing a very sore back...this was evident when he moved.....after the show was over, I left to take my friend home, and then returned to assist with getting tables and chairs cleared....Tom was right in there helping to do this, despite the fact that he was in pain.....I never forgot that gesture.....I last saw you and Tom some months ago at a grocery store, and never realized that would be the last time I saw him. It is nice to think of people as a friend and as a loss to you when they are gone. I am thinking that way tonight of Tom, and regret we will not have a chance again to chat and enjoy the time together. Please take care of yourself, and know that Tom was a person who everyone loved and appreciated. Our sincere condolences to you, Pat.
Doug Joudrey
