OBITUARY
Tamas Holtz
November 24, 1946 – October 11, 2020

IN THE CARE OF
Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home
Tamás JWR Holtz
24 novembre 1946-11 octobre 2020
C’est avec grande tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Tom. Il nous a quitté subitement le 11 octobre 2020. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Normande Adam, son fils Franz et sa fille Anicée (Jordan Pavezka), son frère Andy ainsi que beaux-frères et belles-soeurs, neveux et nièces, plusieurs ami(e)s et collègues.
Il a passé la majeure partie de sa carrière d’enseignant au sein du département des sciences à l’école secondaire Gloucester d’Ottawa. Il était aimé et respecté autant de ses collègues que ses élèves. Tom était grandement impliqué auprès de ses étudiants et actif dans les activités parascolaires, en tant qu’entraineur de ski de fond, d’athlétisme et de football. Il se réjouissait de voir ses élèves excéller au niveau académique et sportif.
Depuis sa retraite, il vivait dans les Laurentides avec son épouse et s’adonnait à ses passe-temps préférés: promenades en nature, raquette, ski, cinema, lecture et restaurants. Il était également passionné de voyage et aimait aller à la découverte du monde.
Sa bonne humeur, sa joie de vivre et son dévouement nous manqueront à jamais.
Vos condoléances peuvent être faites le 25 septembre de 12h00 à 14h00 dans le salon de Racine, Robert & Gauthier, 180, chemin Montréal, Ottawa, Ontario. Un service sera célébré dans l’intimité familiale le 25 septembre à 14h00 dans la chapelle de Racine Robert & Gauthier.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tom on October 11th 2020. He is survived by his wife Normande Adam, son Franz, daughter Anicée (Jordan Pavezka), brother Andy, brothers-and-sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews as well as many friends and colleagues.
Tom spent most of his teaching career at Ottawa’s Gloucester High School Science Department. He was affectionately known by students, colleagues and faculty as Coach Holcz, Holczy and especially Grandpa Gator. He was both loved and respected by colleagues and students alike. Beyond teaching, he was involved with his students and extracurricular activities as a coach of cross country skiing, track and field and football. He loved to see his students excel both academically and athletically.
Since retirement, Tom was living in the Laurentians with his wife, doing the things he enjoyed most: strolls in nature, snowshoeing, skiing, going to the movies, reading and enjoying good restaurants. He was also an avid globetrotter who loved to explore the world.
His cheerfulness, joy of life and dedication will be greatly missed.
Your condolences can be made on September 25, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral home. A ceremony will be held in the intimacy of the family on September 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Racine, Robert & Gauthier's Chapel.
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