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Houdes in Ireland
Cousin Pat Houde
September 24, 2007
Hey Guys, I'm here with my mom and dad in England. So sorry we missed the funeral. We wish we could have been there. We will miss Tom (uncle Tom to me), but will always remember him and the good times we had. Hope to see you all soon. Love Pat, Shelley, Sydney, Riley, Mary Lu and Dennis.
Roy Phillips
September 21, 2007
JoAnne and Family,
Tom was always a genuine pleasure to be with -- from high school days through the high school reunions at which I had the pleasure of continuing our friendship. Tom's bright, and very witty, observations were always sought and are long remembered.
May the love that your family had for Tom be amplified in your love for one another as you travel together through this period of sorrow.
Bill and Molly Davis
September 20, 2007
JoAnne and Family:In the midst of sorrow we have wonderful memories of the Courtly Road family and in particular the ones we share with your family. From the first meeting of two seven year olds(Jeff and Stan)in a rock throwing contest to a great evening at Melanie's wedding reception on the St.Croix a few years ago,what a great trip it has been for our family to share those years with yours! With your mourning wer're sure you and family deserve a celebration of Tom's life. Love to all.
Molly and Bill Davis
Jon Poland
September 20, 2007
Marcia, JoAnne and all of the Matthews Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Tom was a wonderful man with a beautiful heart. I feel blessed to have known him. May he rest in peace. God Bless You.
Barbara Landmark
September 20, 2007
Dear JoAnn and family,
Tom will be missed. I am so glad we got to spend time together. Just know Tom is with his buddies now (Barry and Gary) probably fishing.
Love,
Barb Landmark
Keep in touch.
Rita and Richelle Peterson/Blanton
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patti Weddle
September 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May all of your struggles find meaning and hope in the presence of GOD. May he be with you in your times of sadness. May you be enriched by the love you shared together and know that love knows no boundarys. What a loss we feel on this earth but what a jubilant joy they feel in heaven. We will miss Tom greatly. What a wonderful man. What joy he brought to our family. He will live on in our family memories forever always to be remembered and loved.
God be with you
Love Patti Weddle
Kim Shaller
September 19, 2007
My Dear Friend Marcia,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. Please know I am thinking of you and your entire family at this sad and difficult time.
Patti & Scott Weddle
September 19, 2007
Matthews Family;
Our deepest sympathies.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Sheryl Platzer
September 19, 2007
Matthews Family, We are sorry for the loss of Tom. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 19, 2007
Dear JoAnne and family,
We pray that Tom's jouney in heaven will be as beautiful as he was a person.
You are in our prayers.
Tom and Mary Gorzycki
Chuck & Pat Proft
September 19, 2007
Dear JoAnne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at his sad time. Our friendship with Tom starts at Incarnation school through Central High. Many fond memories. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Deb & Joe Juliano
September 19, 2007
Matthews Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Tom was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather and friend to many. We love you all.
Ruth Wieder
September 18, 2007
Dear Joanne, Its hard to believe we met 51 years ago. We had so many good times together over the years.My sincere sympathy to you and all the family.
I will miss my e-mail buddy very
much. Love and God Bless,
Lou Harell
September 18, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. He will be missed by many friends from years past and present. I will miss him at the Central High School reunions --- he was always fun to be around. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lou Harrell
Curt Frederickson
September 18, 2007
Dear Joanne,Jason and Family
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.Tom was a pleasure to be around. He was one of the funniest men i have ever known.
Sincerely
Curt
Jim Tarbox
September 18, 2007
Sorry for your troubles. When I moved from Iowa to start at the Pioneer Press in 1974, Tom was among my first "mentors," and he engendered a love of both newspapers and St. Paul. Both loves remain vital.
Mike & Kathy Dunlap
September 18, 2007
Dear Matthews family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Your "Courtly Road" friends
Jim Dunlap in NC
Patsy & Joe Fittipaldi in FL
Mike & Kathy Dunlap & kids in WI
Burt & Kathy Dunlap & kids in NC
Sharon & Mark Wassberg
September 18, 2007
Dear Joanne & family,
Many fond memories of Tom and your family come to mind. There are too many to mention dear friends. God bless you all.
Jon Nornberg
September 17, 2007
We watched many a hockey game together. Very best to Joann, Jason and family.
Mary (Van Slyke) Bernier
September 17, 2007
Dear Joanne and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss, Tom was a friend and buddy of mine from Incarnation grade school , he will be dearly missed. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless!
Steve Dornfeld
September 17, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I had the opportunity to cover the Legislature in the early 1970s, competing against Tom. He was an energetic reporter with a keen wit, and a delight to be around.
Chris Nornberg
September 17, 2007
Joanne, Jason and Family,
We are very sorry for you loss. My Mom and Dad and I send our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Chris
Burnham's
September 17, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jack Dickey
September 16, 2007
Tom was a gentle, smart font of information. A fun high school classmate who could dance like Fred Astair. Our condolences to you, Jo Ann, and to all of your family.
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