Avis de décès de Alan-Miller-Thomas II - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

DR. ALAN MILLER THOMAS (II) (PhD, C.M.) Closed his weary eyes and slept one last time on Friday, August 14, 2009. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, JoAnne Elton Thomas; survived by his sister Joan McCrodan (John); devoted to his children Alan M. Thomas Jr., Matthew Andre Elton Thomas (Mairead Sheerin), Rachel Anne Thomas (Tal Hebdon), Martha Okot Thomas (Ted Rush) and adoring granddad to Jeffrey, Justin, Mary and Alison, Joseph Michael and Cormac, Celeste, and Drew and Jordan and dearest friend, Doreen Uren Simmons. Alan was a man of great accomplishment, vision and integrity, respected and admired by his peers, colleagues, friends and loved ones. Within his chosen field of Adult Education he was a decorated scholar and a whole-hearted champion of what he described as a cause: to empower through education. The profound impact of his life's work will be deeply felt within the world of Adult Education and no doubt far beyond. Among his awards and honours was his cherished Order of Canada (1982). His passion, energy and devotion to all that he loved were unwavering. To his colleagues, he was a leader, a visionary and lived by his own words, continuing to learn throughout his 81 years. To his friends, he was charming, engaging, worldly and humble. To his family, he embodied love, trust, support and openness. He was a great man and will be very sadly missed. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME -- A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Funeral service will be held in ROSEDALE UNITED CHURCH, on Monday, August 24 at 11 o'clock. Reception to follow at McLEAN HOUSE, Sunnybrook Estates, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Council of Canadians, Elderhostel, TASA (Toronto Adult Student Association), or Sunnybrook Hospital (Geriatric). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.