On October 18, 2020 Tom passed suddenly at home, in White Rock. Born in Oliver, BC. Growing up in Thunder Bay, ON, Thomas was the fourth child of William and Tannis Gessell.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Genevieve, his sisters Carol (Ron Duncan), Kathy (Jim Higgs), Rennie, Nancy (Owen Penk), many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
An electrician by trade, Tom worked overseas, in Iran and Sri Lanka, in Resolute, Nunavut, and at BC Hydro from the early 90's to his retirement in 2014.
A celebration of Tom's life will be planned at a future date.