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THURSDAY NOVEMBER , 2023 1:00  PM

MR. TOM WRIGHT

The Norwich Merchants are mourning the loss of
one of our founding members - Tom Wright.
T.W as he was known by many received a phone call in March of 1967
with the desire to bring Junior Hockey to Norwich - a task he successfully achieved
and he has been a part of the team ever since.
The majority of his tenure was as General Manager of the club leaving an impact with generations of Merchant players still felt today. His vision of how a junior hockey team should appear was set in place and still the foundation of the club today
- a foundation of passion, hard work and community.
Tom's legacy will forever be enshrined with the Merchants and the community of Norwich as a whole. His commitment and dedication will never be forgotten.
The Norwich Merchants express our sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends.

Wright, Thomas “Tom” Ronald 1946 ~ 2023

Tom passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 in his 78th year, at the Woodstock General Hospital. Born in Norwich, ON to Kenneth and Virginia (nee Force).

Survived by his sister Lynn Jones, of St. Thomas and brother Bradley and his wife Patricia, of Delhi. Tom will be missed by his brother-in-law Doug Crosett, and all his nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Wright, brothers Lee and his wife Patricia, Murray and his wife Betty Lou, Patrick Wright, sister Diane Crosset and God-daughter Victoria Loewen.

Tom spent the majority of his working life with Home Hardware, first in Delhi, ON, then Home Hardware in Woodstock, ON. He finished the balance of his busy life with Canadian Tire in Delhi, where his customer service was second to NONE.

Anyone who knew Tom, knew his true love was working with the other executives for the Norwich Merchants Junior Hockey Team, for over 50 years. “This is Merchant Country”

Your Norwich Merchants will be honouring Tom, on Friday, December 8, 2023 before their home game against the Paris Mounties.

Tom loved politics, and always enjoyed putting forth his opinion.

Family and friends will be received at the Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1:00-4:00 P.M. Cremation will have taken place.

Donations in memory of Tom, may be made to the War Amps or the March of Dimes.
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Visitation
When
Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Arn-Lockie Funeral Home
Address
45 Main Street West
Norwich, Ontario N0J 1P0

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