It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tomasz Roman Fudakowski (Tom) on April 4, 2022. Tom was born in Penley, England in 1947 and immigrated with his family to Cowansville, Quebec at the age of two.
Tom was a man with one passion and that was flying. He obtained his private pilot’s license at the tender age of 16 and could fly a plane before he could drive a car.
He enjoyed a long career in air traffic services with Transport Canada and later with Nav Canada, first as an Air Traffic Controller in Montreal before moving on to Ottawa, Calgary, and back to Ottawa in various management positions. He was honoured to attend the National Defense College in Kingston, Ontario graduating in 1994.
In his retirement, his favourite pastime was chatting under the gazebo with his buddies at the Rockcliffe Flying Club. He was an enthusiastic volunteer grass cutter at the airport, which amusingly did not translate to his duties at home. Quebec Eastern Townshippers at heart, he and Cynthia often returned to reconnect with old friends and tour the beautiful part of Quebec where they grew up. Their far-flung travels also took them to Poland, Portugal, France, Spain, the USA and points beyond.
He is predeceased by his father Leon and brother Jacek (Marysia), survived by his mother Halina (nee Daszkowska) and sister Sophie. Tom is the beloved husband of 53 years to Cynthia (nee Allen), dear father of Amanda (Joel), Kristy and Emily. He is the proud grandfather of Avery, Samantha, Tommy and Adaira and uncle to Monika and Juan Sebastian. He will be missed by his family in Canada, Poland and around the world.
Heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at the Ottawa General Hospital 6 East and the ICU.
A celebration of life will be held at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on April 19 at 1:00pm.
*The family is requesting that all attendees wear face masks.*
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s honour to The Canada-Ukraine Foundation and/or The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
Condolences and tributes may be made at www.beechwoodottawa.ca.
Digital Guestbook
Tobi Cohen and Erik Thorsteinson
Kasia Waldegrave
I'd be with you all in a flash if it weren't for the distance that we're spread around the world. Dear family, we'll be with you in spirit and intention the day of the funeral. I liked Tom very much, the little I saw of him. The last time we met was in Warszawa. You have our condolences in abundance.
Art LaFlamme
Sincerest condolences to the family. My interactions with Tom were when he was with Transport Canada and Nav Canada. I remember him as always professional and a gentleman.
Meggan Phelan and Evan Keaschuk
We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending you lots of love during this difficult time.
Paulina & Andrew (Jim) Cameron
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your family find peace in your hearts and comfort in one another.
Dave Summerton
It was a great pleasure to have worked with Tom during my time in Montreal ACC I am very sorry for your loss.
David Peacock
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The last time we were together we reminisced about building model planes in Al Chiplinskis basement, flying was his passion and it showed on. He was a good person and will be missed.
Larry Rowan
I am so sorry for your loss of Tom. He and I met at Rideau Valley Soaring School. He was a great asset to aviation in general and to Rockcliffe Flying Club and RVSS. I was proud to have known him and he will be missed by all of us. Larry
Walt Shufelt
Deepest condolences to the entire Fudakowski Family. Very fond memories of Tom, Sophie, Jacek, Halina, and Leon at their residences on James and Royal Streets in Cowansvlle, Quebec.
Mark Goettel
We were very saddened to hear of Tomek’s passing. So many fond memories from our childhood days. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Karen and Marek
Sending peace and comfort to the whole Fudakowski clan. We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs to all of you.
The Thorcohns