On November 29, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at 69 years of age. Beloved husband and very best friend of Julia for 46 years. Cherished and devoted father of Kevin (Marsha and sons Joel and Jeffrey), Ann Marie (Ken), and Andrea. Dearest Grandpa of Luke and Ian. Tom was the 12th child of 15 of the late Hilda and Edward Thielk and will be remembered by brothers and sisters Betty, Dick, Jackie, Joyce, Shirley, Dorothy, Don, Kathy, Margaret, Rosie and John. Predeceased by brother David and sisters Gerry and Joanne. He will be missed by brother-in-law John and wife Sandy and family. Special thanks to loyal friends and neighbours, especially Jerry Zade, Karen and Charlie Kronbach, Jim and Pat McTaggart, Larry and Monika Burgess, Chris Goodchild and the Mangile family. If you so desire, donations to Windsor and Area Post Polio Support or to the Pulmonary Hypertension Society would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Thursday 3-5 and 7-9pm at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. A private funeral service will be held.