Tom Gallagher

Sunrise

September 8th, 1935

Toronto, Ontario

Sunset

July 30th, 2011

Peterborough, Ontario

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m Free,

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I’ve found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much

Good friends, good times,

A loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

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GALLAGHER, Thomas Michael

Peacefully following a lengthy illness at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in his 76th year. Tom, beloved brother of Ann and Jack. Predeceased by his mother Annie and father Louis, brothers Bruce, William (Bill), Harold and Ray. Sisters Theresa and Audrey. Tom will be dearly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their respective families, colleagues and friends. Friends will be received at the GIFFEN-MACK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 2570 Danforth Ave. (at Main St. subway) 416-698-3121, on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m. As expressions of Sympathy, donations in memory of Tom may be made to the East York Hockey Association or charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at www.giffenmackdanforth.com