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
Michel St-Arnaud et Jeanne Poulin
Pierre soucie
Chère Arlette,
C’est avec consternation et une grande tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de Tom, surtout après une belle soirée au Restaurant le jardin de la Cité où nous avons bien jasé.
Je viens de perdre un collègue,un confrère et surtout un bon ami depuis toujours. J’ai beaucoup de souvenirs qui me soutiennent dans cette grande peine. C’était une personne affable, souriante et très serviable.
Il va me manquer profondément.
Toutes mes plus sincères condoléances et bon courage dans cette dure épreuve.
Amitiés
Pierre Soucie
Tim, Lisa, Owen, and Landon Briggs
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the entire family.
David Deziel
I met Tom in high school, he was a teen idol. I loved his kindness and easy manner. He was an inspiring figure then and throughout his life.
Kathy and John Mitchell
Our sincere condolences to Arlette and family on Tom’s passing. He was a good friend to the Village des Soleils community.
May his memories bless you during this difficult time. John and I are sorry for your loss.
Pierre Perron & Lucie Poliquin
Toutes nos sympathies à Arlette et la famille Dufour. Nous gardons un excellent souvenir de Tom.
Carole et René Laliberté
Chère Arlette
C’est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous venons d’apprendre le décès de ton beau Tommy
Toujours trop vite,jamais le bon temps
Je te souhaite du courage pour vivre ce grand vide,on garde d’excellents souvenirs de vous 2
Affectueusement Carole et René
Madeleine Lauzon
Bien triste nouvelle, mais plein de beaux souvenirs qui resurgissent. Il a toujours été très facile et agréable de travailler avec Dr T. Dufour.
Mes sympathies à tous les membres de sa famille ainsi qu'à ses ami(e)s.
Philip Fleuriau Chateau
Quand je pense à Tom Dufour, je vois d’abord un sourire. Peut-on laisser une meilleure première impression que ça? Je suis profondément triste de voir partir cet homme si gentil, si dévoué, si chaleureux, et je tiens à exprimer mes sincères condoléances à Arlette, et toute la famille… Que son sourire reste toujours dans vos cœurs!
Nathalie Carriere
Je viens d apprendre qu’un ancien collègue de travail nous a quitter
Tout mes sympathies a la famille et amis
Ma chère Arlette c'est avec tristesse que J'ai appris aujourd'hui même le décès de Thomas. Nous t'offrons nos plus sincères condoléances, et nos pensées d'une vie heureuse nous consolent.