Book of Memories for George Edward Barton "Bart" Thomas

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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:44:47 EDT

Christmas Dinner 2008

Condolence From Melissa Hamaker

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:41:46 EDT

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The Hamaker's

Condolence From Rosemarie

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:19:04 EDT

Cathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Condolence From Jim, Julie and Jillian MacManus

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:45:44 EDT

Cathy and family, we are sorry for the loss of your dad! Love, the macs

Condolence From Jackie

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:36:26 EDT

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincere sympathy.

Story shared: Life History

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:38:29 EDT

Bart was the only child of Horace and Nancy (Barton) Thomas, born in Barrow-in-Furness, England. His Father was an accountant and passed away when Bart was only 5, due to his severe asthma. Approximately five years later his Mother remarried Robert Helm who became a solid Father Figure to him. At 14 years of age the family sailed to Canada settling in St. Catharines. It was in Ontario where he finished all his education and became a math and science teacher in middle school. He married Doreen Nelson from Kirkland Lake, Ontario. They had two girls together; Valerie and Catharine. Most of their family life they lived in Crystal Beach, Ontario. He stopped being a teacher when his children were very young and is most known for owning Crystal Taxi. He also owned small businesses in the area such as a couple of laundromats and a pool hall. Doreen passed away in 2008 but he is survived by his two daughters and 5 grandchildren; Raymond (25), Sheila (21), Emily (19), Nicole (16) and Rachel (6). For most of his adult life he suffered from diabetes and its complications. The last decade of his life he enjoyed extensive traveling and was fortunate to have spent significant time in China and Thailand against his family's advice due to health concerns. Now looking back we are glad that he lived life to the fullest and persevered in never giving up on his goals. Carpe diem or "seize the day"

Story shared: Grandpa Taxi

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:06:02 EDT

I remember Grandpa sitting at the kitchen table, light-up magnifying glass out, saying to Dad, "Seven letters, starts with a G.. Any ideas?" All of my old memories of Grandpa involve him doing crossword puzzles at the table and the trouble that him and my Dad would go to in finding the right word before they'd give in and look it up in the newest paper. Grandpa always had to put his two cents in (sometimes to my dismay) like just before Christmas when my brother started washing the dishes and he called me into the kitchen just to say, "See Sheila, this is what you should be doing for your parents." It's nice to know that he still had his wit until the end. He had a knack for getting under your skin and loving every minute of it. I remember he used to click his thumbnails together and would stand by the computer and do it just knowing that I was gritting my teeth listening to it. I'll always remember Grandpa as having such an evil sense of humour, being stubborn as anything, and always being up for some banter.

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:13:29 EDT

Condolence From Ray and Marlene Knights

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:20:18 EDT

Bart will be missed by all

Condolence From Lynne Atkins

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:52:42 EDT

Val, Kevin & Famiy: sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you all......

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:16:28 EDT

Darren and Cathy's Wedding December 12th, 1992

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:59:30 EDT

Wedding Day August 27th, 1960

Condolence From ron

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:25:01 EDT

Dear Val, Kevin, and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Condolence From Lyn Edwards

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:40:43 EDT

Dear Valerie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:15:54 EDT