It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of Dr. Thomas Dufour on December 14, at the age of 82. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlette (Pilon), three children Thomas (Catherine), Éric (Jill) and Daphné (Jamie), and six grandchildren, Henri, Thomas, Elliot, Noah, Charlotte and Julien. Tom was the son of Dr. Thomas (Ted) Dufour and Ruby Kenney (both deceased). He leaves his brother Peter and his sister Michelle Dufour Kosan. He also leaves two sisters-in-law, Michèle Cusson (Robert, deceased) and Sylvie Tilden (Matt), as well as nieces and nephews.
Tom was a generous man who lived his life with kindness and integrity. His family was always his priority, his inspiration and his profound joy. He was a surgeon at the Montfort Hospital for over 30 years and spent his life caring for others. His kind and gentle spirit will be greatly missed, but we are comforted by the fact that he lived a long and happy life. He will be fondly remembered by all who crossed his path.
In memory of Tom, donations to the Montfort Hospital Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Special thanks to Dr. André Gauthier, his family physician for over 30 years, and to his cardiologist Dr. Roland Sabbagh.
A visitation will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Monday, December 20, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Beechwood on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, proof of vaccination will be required and there will be no reception following the service.
Because the situation with COVID-19 remains fluid at this time, please consult Ottawa Public Health guidelines for restriction updates on the date of these events.
Digital Guestbook
Claire et Michel Caron
Louise Dube Martel et Claude LeBlanc
Nous avons été privilégiés de pouvoir partager de bons moments avec Thomas et Arlette. Son sourire bienveillant, son empathie et sa générosité demeurent des souvenirs impérissables.Un être intègre disparu trop jeune et trop vite.Merci pour tout ce que tu as donné à ta belle famille et à ta compagne de toute une vie, ta précieuse Arlette. Du fond du cœur, notre plus profonde sympathie.
Monique Olivier
Mes plus profondes condoléances chère Arlette à toi, les enfants et toute la famille, pour le départ terrestre de Thom, de qui je garde un excellent souvenir de sa grande bonté, générosité et douceur. De tout coeur avec toi Arlette, bon courage en ces temps de grand chagrin. Mes prières vous accompagnent, pour la paix du coeur et le réconfort si nécessaire. Tendrement, Monique Olivier oxo
Lucie et Marc Leduc
Merci Tom pour ta compagnie chaleureuse lors de nos nombreuses activités ensemble pendant plus de 40 ans.
Nous continuerons de t’accompagner chère Arlette. Courage et sérénité. Tendrement, Lucie et Marc.
EDITH ET ANDRÉ OUELLET
Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer notre tristesse et notre stupéfaction à la suite du décès de notre bon ami Thomas Dufour. Arlette, les enfants et les petits-enfants manqueront un mari toujours amoureux, un père très généreux et un grand-papa tout admiratif. Nous offrons nos plus vives condoléances à toute la famille et affirmons que le magnifique sourire de Thomas restera à jamais gravé dans nos mémoires. Edith et André Ouellet
Delphine Rule
To the whole Dufour family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and loved his family and grandchildren deeply. He will be missed. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Julie Hannaford and Kathie Hannaford
Dear Arlette, Eric, Thomas and Daphne - We are heartbroken. Dr. Tom was our family’s constant strength and support through the illness and passing of our father, and in the final years with our mother. The Dufour’s were our best neighbours while we lived on Rothwell Drive, and we have many wonderful memories of sharing Tom’s good humour and Arlette’s stories about your trips together. Tom combined grace, elegance, wit, and intelligence and we will forever be the keepers of the memories of your good works, Tom. With great respect, sorrow and sympathies, Julie and Kathie
Marc Tremblay et Elizabeth Grace
Nos sincères condoléances à Arlette et à toute la famille. Bon courage devant cette épreuve .
Megan, Tim et Hugo
Nous, les amis de Daphné, Jamie, Charlotte et Julien, partageons nos plus profondes sympathies avec la famille.
Marie-Louise Chartrand
Étant membre du conseil d’administration de la Clinique Medicale Ste-Anne, j’ai eu le privilège de côtoyer Dr Dufour au cours des dernières années. Cette association m’a permis de constater la détermination du Dr Dufour, et ça en tout temps, de bien servir sa communauté et de maintenir des services de santé de haut calibre en tout temps.
Mes plus sincères sympathies à Mme Dufour et sa famille ,
Nous apprenons le décès subit de Tom et devinons votre immense chagrin, à toi, Arlette, et à tous les vôtres. Nous l’avons peu connu, mais gardons le souvenir d’un homme accueillant et bienveillant. Sincères condoléances.