TOMAYER, Theodore

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Theodore (Ted) Tomayer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Passing peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 19^th at the age of 88, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Vivian Joyce and four children with their spouses, Julie, Jeff and Maragret, Maureen and Ray and Carla and Andrew. Ted had seven wonderful grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew, Natalie, Jennifer, Pauline, Meaghan and Evan. Along with his great-grandchildren, Theodore, Ruby, Charlie, Finley, Nolan and Cameron. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Ted had a large loving family with seven siblings, Ann, John, Helen, Kaye, Don, Bill and Carole.

While serving Canada in the RCAF, Ted saw a large portion of the world. He was stationed at various bases across Canada and served as an observer during the Cold War. The children all agree that one of Dad’s most proud moments was “earning his Wings”. To honour his commitment, there is a dedication stone at Trenton Air Force Museum. Ted rounded out his career with Federal Labour Affairs. He had a lifelong passion for curling, golf and baseball, spending a lot of his free time at the ballpark watching the Toronto Blue Jays. Ted was kind, patient and genuine; everyone who crossed his path would be welcomed with a wonderful smile and inviting handshake. He set an example everywhere he went.

During the last year and a half Ted resided with Vivian at Sunnybrook Veteran’s Centre in Toronto. The family is forever grateful for their support.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Royal Canadian Legion – Aurora Branch 385 in support of The Poppy Fund.

Service will be Friday, May 29^th at 11 a.m. at the Sunnybrook Veteran’s Chapel at:

2075 Bayview Ave. Toronto, Ontario – located on hospital side of campus

Reception will follow directly after at the Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre at:

2075 Bayview Ave. Toronto, Ground Floor Annex, Meeting Room KGC 08 – located in the Veteran’s Centre, K wing – across the street at the East end of the campus