It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Guy Mitchelmore announce his passing on Friday August 20th, 2021 at the age of 75 years.
Tom was born on October 10th, 1945 in St Anthony to Guy and Maisie Mitchelmore. He met and married Peggy Bennett of Main Brook on August 29th,1969. Together they raised 3 daughters Rhonda, Debbie, and Sheri. Tom served in the Canadian military with the Black Watch Regiment in Cyprus from 1965-1968 a part of the United Nations peace keeping forces. After serving his country he returned to Newfoundland to work as a professional fisherman. In the late 1980's he worked as hunting and fishing guide with Tuckamore Lodge until he retired in 2011.
Tom was a generous and kind man. A good Samaritan, who would never see a stranger or someone in need stranded. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a great love for the outdoors. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. He will be mourned by his wife Peggy, daughters Rhonda (Mike), Debbie (Mark) and Sheri (Derek) and his six grandchildren; Jessica, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Coale and Madison. In addition, he will be mourned by his siblings Ross (Linda), Sheila, George (Kim) and Brenda (Frank) and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and close friends. Tom is predeceased by his parents Guy and Maisie Mitchelmore. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
The family would like to thank to the staff of the John M Gray Long Term Care Facility for the personal care, compassion and professionalism they provided to Tom during his long illness. In leu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.