Blakely, Tom (Died)

BLAKELY, Tom - Peacefully, with his family at his side, at the Woodstock General Hospital, on Friday, October 27, 2017, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband to Shirley Pullin (nee Stevens). Loving father of Sharol, Norman and Steven (Wendy) Blakely; Richard and Wayne Pullin, Nancy (Steven) Lowes and Wendy Bennett. Cherished by his 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Murial (Carl) York, Verma (Bill) Beeforth and brother Ronald (Lynn) Blakely. Predeceased by his brothers James, Harold and sister Marie McMichael. Tom worked at Newport Heating in Woodstock, before joining the Oxford County Board of Education. He enjoyed hunting and nature, as raising canaries became a passion, as well as woodworking. Family and friends will be received at the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME , 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home, at 11 a.m., with Reverend Christina Crawford officiating. Cremation will have taken place. Donations in Tom's memory, may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.arn-lockiefuneralhome.com