There once was a man we called “Charlie” to our three Data Model angels here at work. His real name was Tom Welch.
I received this sad news this morning at work after having seen him Friday at the Civic Hospital knowing it would probably be the last time seeing this very special man, much admired co-worker, husband, father, grandfather.
“After a valiant 7 month and 1 day struggle in hospital to hold on to
his precious life with all those who loved him in this world, Dad
succumbed peacefully to carrying on with his journey onward and
upward at 8:45 this morning, Saturday August 23, 2008.
His heart was huge enough to encompass even those he did not
personally know. He will be dearly missed.
The memorial will be held in celebration of his life this Wednesday
August 27th 2008 at 10:00AM. St. Michael & All Angels Anglican
Church, 2112 Belair Drive, Ottawa Ontario, K2C 0W9.
Everyone is welcome,
With all the love that he gave instilled in me,
Maureen”
Tom was a man who knew so much – about his work, love, and life. He was a recipient of a liver transplant 10 years ago and every year would teach us at work about his “Life Day’ the day the transplant gave him life…and shared a big cake in celebration. He always celebrated that day more then his actual birthday. He taught us how important it is to sign and have an extra copy of your donor card. He got 10 extra years due to someone’s generosity in that regard.
He leaves behind a very loving family who I have had the privilege of meeting a few times.
Everyone here at work will truly miss this gifted, patient man, and great mind.
Here’s to you Tom…I hope you have found 3 new “angels” to show you around your special new place.
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Sad indeed. I read his obituary yesterday in the Citizen. I forgot you worked with him. He was a very nice man and am sure he will be missed very much.
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