Thomas “Tom” Haggerty
Died: December 8, 2025 | Place: London, Ontario
Services
Visitation
Saturday December 13, 2025
10:00 – 10:45 am
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South
London, Ontario
N6C 3X1
Celebration of Life
Saturday December 13, 2025
11:00 am
A. Millard George Funeral Home
60 Ridout Street South
London, Ontario
N6C 3X1
Obituary
HAGGERTY, Thomas……
At his residence in London, on Monday, December 8, 2025, Tom Haggerty passed away at the age of 54. Loving son of Reverend Canon Marian Haggerty and the late Joe Haggerty (1992). Dear brother of Catherine Haggerty. Cherished uncle of Emerson. Tom will be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tom was a self-taught chef whose passion for good food was matched only by the joy he found in sharing his creations. He loved bringing people together through food, using his gift to create comfort, connection, and community. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with friends and camped in many provincial and national parks across Canada.Tom had a fondness for trivia, Sudoku, puzzles, and a variety of games, always appreciating a good challenge. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 – 10:45am, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the Celebration of Tom’s life will be held in the chapel at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Salthaven. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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My memories of Tom are that he was always so kind. Just a solid, nice guy who everyone liked. My condolences to his family
I was devastated to hear about Tom’s passing. Even though it’s been many years since we last saw each other, I have such fond memories of him—from our time at Central, to days on Maitland Street, to when he visited me in Chicago. He was smart, kind, funny, thoughtful, and a good friend to so many, including our many mutual friends in those influential years. I am so very sorry for his sister and his mom—my heart goes out to them both.
Deepest Condolences to Marian & Catharine. Sad new for sure, a gentle soul taken much too soon.
We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love & hugs from Diane & Ron
Dear Marian and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son and family member. We take comfort and knowing that he is at peace and he is resting in the arms of our dear Lord, where he will receive everlasting love .
My deepest condolences to you all.
Thoughts and prayers to all of Tom’s family and friends whom he loved so very very much, I was very privildedged to share many wonderful life experiences with Tom and will be forever grateful to have been able to get to know him so well, he will be very missed. Requiescat in pace my dear friend, your love and kindness meant to the world to myself and everyone else so incredibly fortunate to have been touched by your warmth and genuine character.
When I think of Tom, I think of his warmth, kindness and steady presence. What a loss. I’m thinking of you Cathy, and your family, and will continue to send my thoughts.
Rev. Marian and family:
Sending our sincerest condolences for the tragic loss of your son Thomas.
Our thoughts and our prayers are for you at this time.
We, as many others at Christ Church Oxford Centre, are so fortunate and grateful to have had you in our lives for so many years.
Do take care and savour the memories.
Sending love.
Susan & Joe Hampson.
Christ Church Oxford Centre.
Rev. Marian and family:
Sending our sincerest condolences for the tragic loss of your son Thomas.
Our thoughts and our prayers are for you at this time.
We, as many others at Christ Church Oxford Centre, are so fortunate and grateful to have had you in our lives for so many years.
Do take care and savour the memories.
Sending love.
Susan & Joe Hampson.
Christ Church Oxford Centre.
We were so sad to learn that Tom had passed away. We didn’t know him well, but would sometimes chat with him when he walked past our house. He was such a pleasant friendly person. Marian and Catherine, we are thinking of you at this time of great loss and we want to express our sympathy to you and your family.
Memories come flooding back. Time wasted in the best possible ways. Friendship and brotherhood. Deepest condolences to all those who were fortunate to have crossed paths with Tom. Rest in peace.
Tom was great friends with my sister, and as a result through that period of her high school career brought great big brother vibes to me. So sorry to hear about this. Such a kind guy, with a warm smile. You will be missed by many Tom.
Dear Marian: so saddened for you for the loss of your son Tom. My condolences to you and your family with blessings
Dear Marian,
I was so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. My love and prayers are with you at this time.
Eternal rest, grant unto Tom, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, may be rest in peace. AMEN
Tom was a great friend in high school during a time when friends are so so important. We went to Central together and he lived just up the street.
I spent a lot of hours hanging out in Tom’s basement with friends listening to music and joking around … because that’s basically what you did in high school pre-internet. So many great memories.
I had a lot of formative experiences with Tom at my side–my first trip away from home for a weekend at the Pinery on Lake Huron (Al Baguley, Drew Tower, Tom and I rode there on our bikes in Grade 9); my first job at Value Mart on Oxford bagging groceries; my first time (and only) Grateful Dead show in Deer Creek Indiana with Mike Archer, Chris Potts and others.
He always had my back when I got into stupid situations (which was a regular occurrence). He was a gentle soul, kind, funny, and humble but he could also handle himself–I played hockey on the Central hockey team in high school with Tom and you did not want to go into the corners with him if you didnt have to!
We stayed in touch here and there over the years but not enough. I last saw him a couple of years ago when he was starting to have some health issues which was heartbreaking to see. But he seemed to be taking it in stride, smiling and laughing about old times.
Tom was gregarious and everyone liked him so he was the “social glue” that brought a lot of people together im high school that might not otherwise have been friends. It was no surprise that so many people from high school were there at the service. I reconnected with some people I hadn’t seen since that time which was really great.
My sincere condolences to the family. What a terrible loss.
Tom: I am going to miss you my friend. You will be greatly missed. I will continue to think about you, and you will live in my heart for the rest of my days. Goodbye brother, I hope you are at peace!