(Retired International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 146)Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday October 25th, 2015 in his 84th year.Dearly loved husband of the late Esther McBride (1988)Much loved Dad of Kathleen St. John of Whitby, Emma Jean Carey and her husband Vic of Midland, Thomas Ellis and his wife Joanne of Whitby and Ron Ellis and his wife Laura of Pontypool.Grandfather of Mike, Michelle, Christopher, Victor Thomas, Sarah, Brittni, Darla, Laura, Thomas, Elizabeth and Catherine.Great Grandfather of Bryden, Karlyn, Liam, Jaxin, Alexis, Tesa and Taylor. Pre-deceased by his parents Sydney and Emma (Haugo) Ellis. Predeceased by his brother Russell and Sisters Eleanor and Joan.Fondly remembered by his nephews and their families.A private family ‘celebration of life’ will take place in the near future.Thomas will be laid to rest at GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin.