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John Thomas "Tom" Grindley

April 27, 2005

GRINDLEY, John Thomas “Tom”

of Parksville, BC passed away on April 27, 2005, at the age of 82 years


Survived by his loving wife Rita; one son Paul; two daughters Brenda Belaton and Carole Murphy; one step-daughter Susan Hamon; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers Herbert and Eric; one sister Kathy Daly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was a paratrooper during WWII with the British Forces, as well as a member and Past Exalted Ruler of B.P.O.E. Vancouver, Lodge #1; member and Past President of B.C. Telephone Pioneers; and member of Royal Canadian Legional Branch #49, Parksville, B.C.


There will be no service by Tom’s request

Donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the Charity of choice.

YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM 248-5959 in care of arrangements



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