Poor boy, he worked so hard, denied himself so much and now to think he is gone.
He was so good and perfect in every way. He was so much alone that we seemed to think more about him than any of the others of the family.
MacDonald and I were considered the old horses in the stable of Grip.
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The service concludes. The casket is carried by the pallbearers outside to the waiting hearse. The casket is listing peculiarly.
Matthew 11:25 Blessed are you, Father Lord of heaven and earth; for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children.
George delivers a brief eulogy: 'We all suffer the loss of Tom. Let his life not be in vain, but be remembered by what he made us see'
Matthew 5: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted.
Rev Pilkey delivers a small homily. Homily is based on hastily-gathered details on Tom. But the words comfort
Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Pilgrim through this barren land Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through
Reading from Psalm 23: 'Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.'
All are gathered for the family service. The Harknesses, Telfords and Henrys too. Rev. Pilkey greets them on the front steps..
Beautiful flowers sent some from Mr. and Mrs. Fraser of Canoe Lake. The Thomsons are glad that there is not an overabundance of them.
Lismer said I was a wonder with canoe, axe and fishing line.
Other family members arrive at the Thomson residence.
A private funeral, the old Leith friends, a few from town who knew him. Nice and peaceful not to have the crowd of curious strangers,
Rev. Fraser and Rev Pilkey arrive at the Thomson residence. Getting ready for the 9am private service.
The family knows I don't like a display. That's the reason the funeral is private.
The undertaker begins the journey to the Thomson residence. A few short blocks.
A long night for the undertaker on watch. Anoter arrives to relieve him.