Thomas Swift

OBITUARY THOMAS E.S. SWIFT 1939-2006 Suddenly on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the Montreal Neurological Institute. Dearly beloved husband of Mary Margaret Hume for forty-one years. Proud, loving and supportive father of Todd (Sara) and Jordan (Jacinthe). Tom was predeceased by his devoted parents Stanley and Mary Swift, and his cherished sister Beverley (Peter). He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Jack and Graham (Susan), his dear cousin Brenda (Harry); by his mother-in-law Melita Hume (Ian Hume, deceased); sisters-and-brothers-in-law Laurel (Fred, deceased), Vicki (Andy), Heather (John), Edward and Pat; as well as his many nephews and nieces, their spouses and children Dustin (Anita), Nat (Trina), Tracy (Marc), Jennifer (Deano), Carl (Mary-Ann), Alex (John), Leigh (Michael), Andrew, Ryan and Laura, Jeffrey, Lindsay and Calvin; the little ones Brena, Stuart, Julia, Logan, Jaime, Jacob and Ella, as well as many cousins, relatives and friends. When younger, Tom was a professional recording artist (London and Allied labels), writing-performing such songs as "Blue and Lonely" and "There I Go Dreaming Again"; he had a beautiful singing voice. Tom was Director of Admissions at Sir George Williams University and then Concordia University for thirty-two years. He showed exceptional empathy for the student applicants. After retiring, Tom became the international student recruiter for The John Molson School of Business (C.U.) for eight years. Tom was an exceptionally kind, hard-working man with a brilliant sense of humour that often hid his shy poetic personality. We will forever have wonderful memories of his sweet smile, thoughtfulness, compassion for the underdog (human and animal) and complete devotion to his family and pets (the last of whom, Rosie and Kaila, are missing him daily). Grateful appreciation to Brenda, Harry and Laurel for their care and devotion during Tom's unfortunate extended hospital stay. Thanks to others who visited as these visits meant so much to him. A special thank you to Dr. R. Del Maestro for his masterful surgery on two occasions. In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, donations to the SPCA (Monteregie) would be much appreciated. Memorial Service - Friday September 15, 2006, 2 p.m., St-Lambert United Church, 85 Desaulniers Blvd. (corner Mercille). Reception to follow.