Thomas Munn
December 13, 1930 to September 25, 2023
Obituary
Died peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, Thomas McNeil Munn. Predeceased by his wife, Sandra and parents Henley and Gertrude. Leaving to mourn sister Elspeth Baird (Colin), sons Douglas M. (Dr. Marjorie MacDonald) and Andrew B. (Anna Jurgens); daughter Dr. Katharine M. (Dr. Philip Cabrera); and six grandchildren: Dr. Alexandra, Thomas (Taylor Wilson), Dr. Elizabeth (James Cunningham), and Henley Munn (Maggie Daley) and Daniel (Allie Wolff) and Maria Cabrera.
Dad was an adventurer, and sailor with memorable Atlantic crossings, trips to Iceland and down the coast of Labrador on his beloved Vanguard. He loved to travel and if he could add in an Arsenal game all the better. He loved his time with his children and grandchildren taking pride in their accomplishments and encouraging them to explore.
A special thank you to the staff at Tiffany Retirement Village. Cremation has taken place at Carnell’s Funeral Home. The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank.
Dear Elspeth and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace and may a lifetime of memories help comfort to you now and in the days ahead.
Kindest Regards,
Larry Kelly
Dear Doug, Andrew and Katherine, I recently learned of your dad’s passing. Jim and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. My first job out of school was working for your dad at Munn & Company. I couldn’t have asked for a better boss. He was always so kind to me.. (As was your mom.) I remember him fondly as a gentle man and a gentleman.
Doug, Andrew, Katherine and families ,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Munn. He was a man to be admired for his zest for life , which he carried until the end. Always so kind having the kids over to swim when they were younger . A life well lived. He will be missed. May you cherish the memories
Heather and John
Katherine Doug and all, I am so sorry to see this. Mr. Munn was always so gracious hosting us all at the pool each summer! I know you have many great memories of a life well lived. My love and sympathy goes out to all. Thinking of you.
Mary
Dr. Katherine Munn, Dr. Philip Cabrera and Family
Please accept my Sincerest Condolences to you both and to your Family at this very difficult time in your lives … Saying goodbye is extremely hard but have Faith that your dads life has only changed … That he has only transitioned to his next journey and that death is not the end … You will see your dad again
Take Care ❤️❤️ … Joanne Jackman
Doug:
I was so sad to read that your father had passed away . Tom was a character; I always enjoyed running into him & hearing about his latest adventure always told with his trademark twinkle.He led an amazing life & many of his sailing adventures were certainly not for the faint of heart.I know you will all miss him.
Eileen joins me in offering our condolences to you and all your family.
Regards,
Gordie MacNab
Doug , Andrew and Catherine. My sincere condolences of your father ” Mr Munn” ‘s passing. He truly lived life to the fullest. His big jib was always full !! I am sure that all of you and the entire family will have fond
memories to share both individually and collectively .
Ginny and I were saddened to learn of your Father’s passing. He certainly had a full life. We always enjoyed both your Mother’s and Father’s company on many occasions. .
Our sympathies are with you all. With much love, Ginny and Randy. ..
Dear Andrew and Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was a charming and delightful man who got a great deal from life by actively engaging himself in it. We know you will miss him a lot.
Doug and Family. So very sorry to hear the news of the passing of your father and grandfather. He lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed I am sure. Our condolences on his passing. I am also sure that your memories of his full and long life will comfort you all as you mourn his loss..
Doug, Andrew and Katherine,
Your dad lived a wonderful life and I know how much you and your families will miss him very much. I have so many wonderful memories of him and your family-too many to mention so collectively, I can only imagine how many you all must have…
Deepest condolences- Peter
To the Munn Family
I extend my deepert condolenances on the passing of your father . I have great memories of working with him at NL Containers .May he RIP .
To the Munn Family I am sorry to hear of Mr Munn’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all.
Katharine so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking about you all
To my dear Munn cousins, I was so sorry to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. I only spoke with him in July when I was in St. John’s and he told me of plans to visit Vermont for a wedding and also to look up DA. So sad to think he has gone but we shared wonderful family times over the years and he was such an inspiration to be with. A life well lived and full of memories. Love and Prayers to you all, Lynn (Munn ) Regan. England.
I was so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Several generations of the Munn relatives here in Toronto were crazy about him. He was such a delight to be around, so warm and funny with that twinkle in his eye. I will always treasure the memories of his visits here and my own wonderful trip to Newfoundland with my sister Heather. Hope we can maintain that family connection. Love to you all.
Our sincere condolences to the Munn Family on the passing of Tom. Remembering all those special memories will help ease the pain at this difficult time.
Eleanor & Sam Walters
Mr. Tom, gave me my first job back in the sixties at Munn and Company and Newfoundland Marine Insurance in The Board of Trade Building.. Both Mr. Tom and Mr. Henley, which was what we called them, were true gentlemen. Mr. Tom was kind and understand man and I loved my time working for him. Sincere condolences to the Munn Family.
To Tom’s family,
Like others, I knew Tom primarily from sailing. I had the privilege to join him and others in delivering his earlier ‘Canadian’ Vanguard to NL from Ontario. You really get to know someone when you’ve sailed in turbulent waters with them. When the going got tough, Tom was still a true gentleman and supportive companion.
Fair seas and gentle winds, Tom, on your final voyage.
John
To the Mun Family, and Tom’s yacht, Vanguard and all those who sailed on her.
. I was with Tom and Eric Facey when we travelled to Finland to take dellivery of Vanguard from her builders, Swan Yacht.s. Many passages followed with Tom, a generous, kind man. Supporded by Sandra always.
Thank you Tom for all the sailing memories with you and Vanguard.. Ever onward and upward, Geoff.
Geoffrey Farmer
Doug, Elspeth and families
Thinking of you at this time I’m sure he will be missed by all.
Sincerely
My sincere condolences to the Munn Family on the passing of “Mr. Munn” Many fond memories of this man!
Sorry to hear of Mr. Tom’s passing , condolences to the family.
Until recently Mr. Tom sat behind us at St. Andrew’s most every Sunday when he wasn’t travelling the world on one of his adventures. Usually he worshiped alone or sometimes with his Sister Elisabeth. Sharing chocolate or purity kissing was common as was sharing a dry comment at the end of service.
Mr. Tom was so well rooted to the earth that he didn’t need talk a lot. Because everything was obvious.
Mr. Tom loved speed, The light blue Oldsmobile convertible, the tank like Argo thing that we spend around Bairds field in, or the Vanguard Yatch all scooted.
It was always impressive to see him running along the parkway..
He was a great example of a life well lived.
Dear Douglas and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s /Grandad’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. We will always remember him patiently opening the pool for Sarah and her friends as they raced to be the first in the pool and your mom “life guarding”! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Sandra and Gordon
Our prayers and condolences to the Munn family on the passing of Mr.. Munn. We often saw him jogging along the road and admired his commitment to fitness.
His family is a living tribute to a life well-lived.
With deepest sympathy from the Pellerin family.
Deepest sympathy to the Munn family. I got to know Tom after he had retired from business, and enjoyed four wonderful voyages with him, the first, from Long Pond to the Azores, to Madeira and then to the Canaries; the second from Canaries to Antigua; the third from Antigua to Rhode Island; and, the fourth back to Long Pond. His generosity knew no bounds. A wonderful sailor and companion. RIP Tom.
To the Munn Family
Condolences to you all on the passing of Mr Munn. In later life he continued challenges and adventures showing us all that life continues to the end. An inspiration to all who knew him.
Margaret Butt
Dear Doug and Family,
I was sorry to learn of your father’s passing. His friendly manner and dry humor will be missed on my visits to Tiffany Village.
To Katherine and the Munn family,
Sending condolences on the passing of your father.. I hope your happy memories are a comfort to you at this time.
Maria.
To the Munn family:
We are saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He was indeed an adventurer, and accomplished sailor. It was through his sailing that we met and became friends at the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club. I particularly remember his generous support and contributions to the Club Junior Sailing Program.
We extend to his family our most sincere condolences.
To Doug, Andrew, Katherine and familes
My condolences on the passing of your father after a life well lived. Lots of memories of him as a father of school friends, a neighbour and a runner. Thankfully he fulfilled his latter wishes and you can cherish your memories . Take care
Ean and Jane Parsons and family
Doug, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marjorie and all the family.
Anne and Art Puddister
Sorry to hear the news about Tom. May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow for he was a real gentleman.
Hi Doug
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I have great memories of him and your mom from my younger days when we lived in Cherry Hill at New Cove Rd. In those days I hung out at Baird’s house, next door to your mom and dads.
Your dad made a lasting impression on a young kid. He was always very kind to me .
So sorry to hear of his passing
Chris O’Dea
Elspeth we are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Just remember….“Death leaves a void that nobody can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.”
Sorry to hear of Mr Munns passing. Lots of fun memories of swimming in the pool both at PCR and at Andrews’s.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.