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The death, May 8, of Robert Wil- liam (Bob) Thomas of Markham, severs a close relationship that existed more than 86 years. Bob died peacefully in Markham Stouffville Hospital following can- cer surgery that, until his condition worsened, allowed him a few brief weeks at home. Born on the family farm, the son of Herb and Catherine Thomas, Ninth Line and 16th Avenue, Markham, Bob, together with sister Betty, attend- ed elementary school at 5.8. 19, Markham, a two- mile walk Students back then included Lloyd Ham, Jack Johnson, Carl Harp- er, Freda Silverthorn, Alta, Kathleen and Ruth Jones, Carl and Margaret Hoover, Bill Peacock and Ron Gibbins. The teacher of all eight grades was Robina McPherson. Traveling to and from the school was often dif- ficult, especially in the winter and spring when snow and flood waters inundated the road. At this point, their education interests went separate ways. Betty returned to her roots and taught school at 8.8. 19 while Bob enrolled at the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege. now the University of Guelph. Following graduation. Bob and Betty contin- ued on to Markham High School under the princi- palship of QR. Stalter and ]. Earle Thom. They later attended Toronto Normal School. But attending school cost money. To pay his way. he worked after- noons and evenings at Toronto Elevators in the city. After earning his sci- ence degree, he accepted a high school teaching position at Mount Forâ€" est and later Port Credit. As an employee of AP Foods, first at Yonge Street and Lawrence Ave- nue and then Markham, he rose to the position of assistant manager. Prior to retirement, he worked for Markham Transit and for several years at McNeil Pharmaceutical in Stoul'fville. Bob’s top priority was his family, wife Edna, sons Family chain minus key link singular link in our fam- ilychain isbro- ken. Teddy, Mark, (Lisa) and Gordie, (Denise), daugh- ters Mary, (Karl), and Mar- tha, grandchildren Brett, Kylie, Katie and Robert, one sister Betty and two brothers Don, (Doris) and myself, (lean). Bob enjoyed all forms of nature, whether tend- ing the garden where, according to daugh- ter Mary, “dad some- times mistook flowers for weeds”, or admiring fall colours at son Mark’s home near Bobcaygeon. He possessed an amazing memory, often recounting historical events in and around Markham with incredible accuracy. He also proved himself a patient listener, anxious to hear what others had accomplished rather than discuss his own achieve- ments. In recent years, life dealt Bob several cruel blows including a frac- tured hip, an ailing heart and cancer. a steadfast faith, a belief in God kindled at an early age while attending First Markham Baptist Church. Later, he joined the con- gregation at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, also in Markham, an asso- ciation he never relin- quished. It was from here a service of celebration was held last Thursday, conducted by co-pastors Rev. Peter Ma and Rev. lanet Ryu-Chan. Words of remembrance were spoken by a nephew, Rev. John Tapscott, of Streets- ville United Church. The organist was Joyce Miles. A link in our fam- ily chain is broken. But a bond of treasured memo- ries remains intact. Jim Thomas is a Stoujfi/ille resident who has written fbrarw newspaper: for more than 50ymrs. Through these ordeals, he never complained. This was due, in part, to Roaming Around with Jim Thomas (B U RGERS Thiswillbethe " hurgenthatwehavemadeforman yean.Theyaremthgmuqdchuck,dwyarel/3lbsbz and they have been mildly seasoned with ’ % seasalt,black ,atasteofgarlicmd on eggs ..... muc In e you'd make them at m. home. Regular $4.501!) wm Our salad feature this week is out Feta Puts, for lack of a more exotic name. 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