Major A. Thomas Hanway (Retired)
Tom, age 77, passed away at home in Halifax on October 30,
2019. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late squadron leader J.A.
"Abe" Hanway, and Helen (Boylan) Hanway. He dearly missed
his late wife, Lois (Adams) Hanway of Antigonish who passed away in
2014.
Tom spent his working career as a signals officer in the
Canadian Armed Forces. He and his family spent much of their life in
Nova Scotia. After retirement, he and Lois moved to Cape George,
Antigonish County where Tom was involved with the Harbour Authority in
Ballantyne’s Cove, as well as Arras Branch #59, Royal
Canadian Legion in Antigonish
Survived by his loving children, sons, Jamie of
Dartmouth and Adam who resided with Tom in Halifax; daughter, Beth
Jensen of Meaford, ON. He also leaves behind two special grandsons
that he cherished, Joel Hanway and Jakob Jensen , who will miss him
dearly. He also is survived by his brother David Beazley of
Stittsville, ON. Tom had many extended family on his wife’s
side that he considered his own kin.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral service to take place on
Friday, November 8th in St. James United
Church, Antigonish at 11:00 am, with Reverend Peter Smith presiding.
Burial in St. David’s Cemetery, Cape George.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
Pancreatic Cancer Canada in memory of his beloved wife, or another
charity of your choice. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
We will miss you,
dad. Rest peacefully with mum for eternity. As your wedding rings were
engraved:
"Yours
Forever"
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