King, Thomas Walter “Tom”
December 26, 1941 ~ April10, 2022
 

Peacefully at home, in the care of his family on Sunday April 10, 2022 at the age of 80. Predeceased by his parents Stuart and Ada (Toop) King, his stepmother Agnes (Gillie) King, and his beloved daughter Valerie. Survived by his wife of 55 years Donna (Rintoul), his son Brent (Lisa), and grandsons Riley Clifton (Nicole), Brody Clifton (Bri), and Braiden King.

Tom enjoyed a wide range of jobs over the years including a posting to Germany while he was serving in the Canadian Army. He enjoyed meeting people and made friends wherever he went, as well as volunteering with the Lanark Township Fire Department, the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, Lanark Civitan Club, the Children’s Aid Society, and the Eganville Legion.

Tom enjoyed playing classic country music throughout his lifetime, and was a frequent entertainer at the monthly jams in Lanark, Perth, Smiths Falls, McDonald’s Corners, and Eganville.

Friends may support the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, on Thursday April 14, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. for visitation only. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Interment of ashes will be at Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton.

In lieu of flowers, and for those who wish, a donation to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.