Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the age of 87.Beloved husband to Betty (nee Luff). Loving father to Leann (Joe), Kim, Andrea, Marty (Sue), and the late Steven.Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Jordan, Mike (Lisa), Denise (Rich), Renee (Jordan), and great grandchildren Kiera, Owen, Megan, Angelina, and Riley.Also remembered by his extended family Tyson, Gavin, Destiny, and Nevaeh.Tom loved swing music of the 30’s & 40’s and was Proud to be the Band Leader of the Classic Swing Big Band.Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street Bowmanville on Thursday, April 27th from 6 - 8 pm. Private family interment at Thornton Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham.