Dr. Thomas Blackmore
Dr. Thomas Blackmore passed away on September 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer for two years. Lovingly cherishing his memory are his wife Marie, stepchildren Jennifer, Jane (David), Joseph (Richard), Kenneth (Daniela). Grandchildren, Wendy, Gerard, Ashley, David (Rocio), Porter and Sophia. Great grandchildren Anthony, Téo, Lucia and Noah.
Further mourning his loss are siblings Ron, Edward (Mary Agatha), Joseph (Joan), Barbara, Madeline (John), Stella, Margaret (Christian), Marie, sister-in-law Judy. Predeceased by parents Bridget and Philip, brother William, sister Lena and stepson Stephen. Also mourning his loss are numerous nephews, nieces, and in-law siblings. Tom was a big brother role model and a mentor.
After graduation from NDA in Grand Falls, NL, Tom attended St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, and received a BSc. He then pursued a career in Civil Engineering at NS Tech and worked several years in this field.
From Engineering he decided to focus on a career in Dentistry at Dalhousie University, NS, and graduated with a DDS. This became his true passion. He maintained a partnership practice in Halifax for many years. In later years he taught aspiring dental students at Dalhousie University. He was affectionately known as “Dr. B.”. Tom demanded nothing but the best from students in his fair minded and helpful way.
A lover of sports, he was a great baseball player and coached in his hometown of Grand Falls and was inducted in the “Baseball Hall of Fame” there.
He also loved hockey, played, and coached the ANDCOS. While at St. Fx he was a notable player and teammate.
In season Tom loved salmon fishing and “reading the waters:”. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family and was loved for his many stories from vast experiences and always held listeners captivated.
Tom was a man grounded in Faith, passionate in work ethics and a loving and generous man. According to his wishes, Tom will be cremated. Interment at Grand Falls, NL (date yet to be determined).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Cancer Society of choice.
Celebration of Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Church on October 10th, 2024, at 3:00 pm (18407 – 60 Avenue NW, Edmonton) by Father Leo Hofmann.
To share memories and condolences please forward to Trinity Funeral Home.
“Think not thou canst sigh a sigh
And thy Maker is not by;
Think not thou canst weep a tear
And thy Maker is not near”
William Blake
Tom was an old and good friend of my dad, Alphonsus (Foney) Hennessey. I met Tom at a trade show in Halifax years ago and we had a great chat about Grand Falls and his friends there. A wonderful man. Sending sincere condolences to his family from our family. God bless.
I was very Lucky to have him as a Stepdad. He was a Very Dignified Man. I loved him very much and will continue too.
He taught me new things. By being there, he filled a Room with Knowledge, Talking and Laughing.
One thing we did together and enjoyed so much was feeding Squirrels and watch them fill their little cheeks, running along the fence top.
He spoke of Grand Falls often and growing up.
I Love you very much Tom, you will always have a place in my Heart.
Tom, was a giant to all his cousins. A beautiful model of the best qualities of his mother and father – Aunt Bride and Uncle Phil. Our times together here in Halifax are treasured. Bless you Tom. Our sympathy to Marie and family, and live towards all our Blackmore cousins from Mill Road.