Thomas Gordon Funnell

With great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon Funnell at the age of 91 years.
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Tom was born in Halcourt, Alberta to Arthur and Kathleen Funnell. He attended school in Halcourt and Beaverlodge. At a young age Tom enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and saw action overseas during the Second World War. Upon his return home, he married Annabelle Blanche Morrison from the Rio Grande area. To this union one son was born, Gordon Arthur.
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Tom sold insurance for 50 years, was an avid Montreal fan, a curler, and enjoyed his daily coffee downtown with his buddies.

Tom is survived by his son Gord and daughter in-law BettyAnn, grandsons Adam (Colleen), and Kraig. Grand-daughter Kayla and great-grandchildren Colton, Hunter, and Harper. Also surviving him are his sister Joyce Martin, brother in-law Billy McNaughton, sister in-law Betty Nellis, and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased in March 2015 by his wife of 66 years, Annabelle, by his sister Kathleen (Snooks) McNaughton, brother Bob Funnell, brothers in-law Arthur Martin, Bill Nellis, sisters in-law Florence Morrison and Anne Funnell, and nephew Frank Nellis.
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There will be a Legion tribute and an honor guard at the funeral service.
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Tomâ??s funeral will be held at Oliverâ??s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at 2pm. Please join us for lunch and coffee following the service.