THOMAS HAROLD STALEY

Many a great evening spent at the house listening to a variety of fiddling ...

Four years seems like an eternity - but it doesn't dim the good memories.

I would love to contact Toms wife Faye. To thank her for forwarding the copies of the C. D. That Tom and I recorded all those years ago at Clayton Farm in Cape Breton. It was amazing after 25 years to hear what we had done that morning. Also to tell her I am still singing and playing "redwing blackbird". Her gift to me. Sincerely, Bernadette.

Hello Fay. I do not know if this will work or not but I am trying to reach you. My name is Bernadette Shea. I ran a bed and breakfast in Mabou Cape Breton many years ago. You and Tom and little Lee stayed with us. I have a wonderful story I would love to share with you. It concerns the C. D. Tom and I recorded the day you left our place. Call me if you like. My # is 1 902 890 4023. Or face time me. Hope we connect. Sincerely Bernadette. P. S. I still sing the song you taught me. “ red wing...

This message is late but none the less from my heart. Tom, you were an important friend. You taught me fiddling, you introduced me to other musicians, you encouraged me to grow in my fiddling and knowledge of tunes. I called you my mentor, because I could always call you and ask about various projects I was working on or just share what I was doing. Fay and Lee, I cherish any time I spent with you all as very special and experiences I keep in my heart, as i keep you in my heart, always. Tom...

I am so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I just heard of this news tonight from John Gordon and just can't believe he is gone. I will always remember Tom as one of the most friendly and giving individuals. Just a really good guy. I will pray for Fay and Lee

I always enjoyed the lively look on Tom's face, optimism and eagerness for the next great adventure or old Florida treasure. Larry met his match! We should all be so lucky as to have a Tom, Fay or Lee in our lives. Bye, Tom.

Dear Fay and Lee, We are thinking of you and I think of Tom and recall the first time I met him at your house when I was new to the country and to fiddling. I much enjoyed the jam sessions and his involvement and dedication. I learned from him and am especially glad that David and I had the opportunity to drop by at the jam sessions this spring. We will miss Tom. Best wishes and strength from us three.

Just thinking of Tom brings a smile. Thank you for inviting us into your lives. Blessings, Peace, and Love.