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1939
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2022
Thomas Fidler Obituary
July 11, 1939 - February 7, 2022
Thomas Bryce Fidler, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, quietly left this earthly life on February 7, 2022. Tom loved his family, his friends, and the outdoors. A lifelong canoe enthusiast, he could be found on many weekends paddling the rivers and swamps of the southern United States. He was also an avid hiker. An accomplished artist, Tom became well-known for turning logs, stumps and fallen trees into amazing statues, each with its own personality.
Tom is survived by his son, David Haas and daughter-in-law Susan; son, Roman Alexander and daughter-in-law Emily. Five grandchildren: Katlyn, Ryan, and Ashlyn Haas; Odin Lopez,and River Alexander; Two sisters, Mary Alice Griffin, and Vada Satterfield; One niece, and five nephews, and a host of wonderful friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 30, at a farm in Mebane, NC. Tom was a unique individual. He will be missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Farabee
June 24, 2022
We lived down the street from Tom, he was always neighborly with a smile and a wave. Our condolences to the family.
Moulton Avery
April 26, 2022
My sister, Julia, gave me the sad news that Tom passed away. We'd been out of touch for decades, but there's no way I could ever have forgotten what a unique and genuine man he was. We paddled some great swamps together and I fondly remember the Roast Beast Feasts that Tom organized back in the 1970's. In a world of vanilla, Tom stood out. Intelligent, creative, adventurous, funny, artistic, engaging - he was all that and more. He was also his own man, and I think it's fair to say that they broke the mold the day he was born. I mean that in the very best way. Farewell, my friend, you will be missed.
Bill Walke
April 10, 2022
I would like to get in touch with one of Tom' family.
We had been on a number of canoe camping trips.
I would like to share some pictures.
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