Thomas Wheater
August 11, 1959 - June 15, 2017

"Dear Wheater Family, I have been privileged to know Tom through youth football. He had a unique way of keeping things in perspective and officiating to the level of play. He always took the time to explain things to the young player and never forgot to acknowledge the cheer leaders. Whenever Tom walked out onto the field he would always greet me with a big hello and over the years it evolved into an embrace much like a relative that you look forward to seeing but never often enough. His energy was infectious and he made the game he officiated better and certainly the world a better place. I am truly saddened and will miss Tom. Please except my deepest sympathy and hopefully the cherished memories will help to heal the loss you and many of us in the surrounding communities are feeling. Tom touched many , many lives with dignity , class and a good natured spirit. "

"I'm so very sad to hear of your dad's passing. I know he was a special guy who gave so much to his family. I remember him as an active Odyssey parent, part of the sports, music, and theatre programs. My heart goes out to the entire family. May you find comfort in the fond memories you all share. MJ Davidson "

"I am so sorry to hear Tom has passed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a remarkable man.I had the pleasure to get to know Tom over the last 10 years or so and work directly with him officiating football games. With Tom it was always about the kids. His passion for helping others was remarkable. Rest in Peace my friend the world lost a good man. "

"My sincerest condolences to Tom's entire family. I worked with Tom back when we were just 16 years old. We had a lot of fun, mostly because Tom made work seem like fun - that is just the way he was. Years later I would run into him at soccer, where our girls played and he was very involved in. I had the pleasure of running into him a few other times throughout the years and most recently at lacrosse games where he would sometimes referee my grandson's games, in only a way that he could - with a lot of energy and animation! What a great guy! Whenever I saw Tom he always had a big welcoming smile and such a positive outlook on everything - something I will miss and never forget. "

"To the Family of Thomas Wheater, The employees at Home Depot 1244 were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our sincere condolences to his family. Tom was a remarkable man and everyone at Home Depot is better for having known him. For those of us that had the privilege of calling him "Friend outside of work", we were humbled by his kindness and compassion to everyone around him. Tom was a highly valued and respected member of our team. The effects of his passing are already being felt here by his fellow employees and management. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Tom's Home Depot Family"

"We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was always a friend and supporter of kids' soccer and Odyssey music and drama. "