Thomas Patrick NIMBLEY

NIMBLEY, Thomas (Tom) Patrick "Born To Fish" Our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away in the Philippines on April 10th, 2013, at the age of 81. Tom was born in Montreal in 1932, worked in telecommunications in Montreal, on the Dew Line and finally in Bamfield in the early 50's where his love of fishing bloomed and never faltered. At the time of his death Tom was the owner and skipper of the AVISA. He was a well known, respected, West Coast fisherman; the Ancient Mariner latterly packed on the Fraser River. Tom was an outstanding athlete who enjoyed family dinners, hanging out with the grandchildren and the camaraderie with his many friends. He lived every day of his life as if it was his last. In later years Tom spent a great deal of time in warmer climates with family and friends. Tom was predeceased by his parents Sara and Thomas, brother John, and step daughter Linda. He is survived by sister in law Francoise, special nephew "Tommy", Michael, and nieces Susan and Frances. Tom was a wonderful loving steadfast Step Dad to Sandra (Gary) McDannold, Gerald Hughes, Debra (Barry), Kwiatkowski, Brenda McIsaac, Bob (Kathleen) McIsaac, and Brent (Rosa) McIsaac. Beloved Poppa to Angela, Laura, Catlin, and Gramps to Stephen, Shannan, Liam, Luke, Gage, and Itzel. Tom was blessed to have many loving and loyal friends including his 80 year long friendship with Eddie Scott and his 30 years with his former partner and still friend Carolyn. Special thanks to Dave Shore and Dave McCulley for watching out for him in the last few years. A Celebration of Tom's Life will be held on Sunday, April 28th, 2pm, at the Archie Browning Sports Center. Bring your happy memories!! In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Firefighters Burn Fund Victoria.