Spr Thomas Calvin Hurst (Ret'd)

    • Spr Thomas Calvin Hurst (Ret'd)
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    We regret to advise the death of Sapper Thomas Calvin Hurst (Ret'd) on 1 May 2018 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia ON at the age of 76 years.

    Tom served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1957 until 1962. After his army service, Tom had a wide variety of work experience: working as an orderly at St Joseph's Hospital in Sarnia; as a process operator at the Shell refinery; as a mobile petrol supervisor for Wackenhut Canada in Sarnia and Toronto; as a personal assistant; as a paramedic and in the Victorian Order of Nurses; and, as a school bus driver. He was always active in his community and his church. He coached and refereed minor hockey for most of his life. Tom was a member of the Sarnia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

    Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Tom's life was held at the Sarnia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on 6 May 2018. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Sarnia & District Humane Society, the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, or the charity of your choice. {dcJan20wrd} [zsd]