1932 – 2015
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. James Arthur “Hap” Tomalty of Barrhead, Alberta, formerly of Brownsburg, Quebec. Hap was surrounded by family and friends when he passed away in the Barrhead Health Care Center on July 16, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Hap farmed in the Barrhead area for 28 years and also loved his garden, flower beds and family. Hap served as a Legion Member in Barrhead. Hap is survived by his loving wife; Arlene (Adair) Tomalty, three children; Harold (Janet) Tomalty of Barrhead, JoAnne (Barry) Scinski of Provost, Patty (Lyle) Chizma of Barrhead, 8 Grandchildren; Ashlyn (Travis) Dionne, Connor Tomalty, Mitchell Ternan (fiancé Krista Smyl), Jaron Ternan, Karissa Ternan, Mikaila Ternan, Jake Chizma, Tyson Chizma, 2 Great- grandchildren; Chanel Dionne, Soleil Dionne. Hap is also survived by his 2 brothers; Gerald (Susan) Tomalty, Robert (Faye) Tomalty, 4 sisters; Jean Harrison, Joyce MacIntyre, Grace (Doug) Thompson, Linda (Malcolm) McDonald, Harold and Pat Adair and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Hap was predeceased by; son, Baby George Tomalty, 2 brothers in-law; Charles Harrison, Lennie MacIntyre, parents; Carson Tomalty and Edna (Warwick) Tomalty, In-Laws; George and Lillian Adair. A Celebration of Hap’s life will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barrhead United Church. Reverend Sharon Foster officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Barrhead Cemetery Columbarium after the service. The family extends an invitation for lunch and fellowship at the United Church after the cemetery. Any donations will be graciously accepted to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or The Barrhead Legion. Papa will be greatly missed by his family and those who loved him.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.rosegardenchapel.com Rose Garden Chapel, Barrhead, Alberta 780.674.464 Arrangements under the direction of Rose Garden Chapel, Barrhead, AB.
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