Obituary of Thomas Tordoff

Tom Tordoff

December 24, 1935 - September 8, 2023

After a brief illness Tom Tordoff passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023.

Tom is survived by his wife and best friend Barbara, his sister Sheila Murgatroyd (England), daughters, Catherine Tordoff and Margaret Mehendale (Trivi), granddaughters, Kristen Spencer and Megan Tordoff as well as 2 great grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews in England.

Born and educated in Bradford, England, Tom spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force specializing in guided weapons. Tom and his family emigrated to Canada in 1967. He worked at Honeywell in electrical instrumentation. Never too late for a career change, at age 45, Tom entered the University of Toronto Law School and was called to the Bar in 1982. In 2011, he and Barb moved to Port Hope where they became active members of St. John's Anglican Church and volunteered at the Capitol Theatre.

Friends will be received at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 33 Pine Street. North Port Hope on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. An informal reception will follow.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. www.allisonfuneralhome.com