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WM. THOMAS FORKE (TOM)
Born: Jan 09, 1939
Date of Passing: May 08, 2022
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WM. THOMAS FORKE
Long time Pipestone / Reston resident, Wm. Thomas Forke, passed away at Virden Hospital, May 8, 2022.
Tom was born January 9, 1939 to Cecil and Myrtle (Stinson) Forke in Pipestone.
He is survived and greatly missed by his sister Edna Ellen (Stan Vivian), nieces, Lisa, Valerie (Sean, Michaela, Shelby) and nephew Robert (Taylor, Austin) .
Tom spent many years in photography in Winnipeg and Calgary, later returning to Pipestone to assist his senior parents and look after the Ranch business.
Tom was an active member in his community with the United Church, Fundays, the Drop Inn, cemetery committee, and any other way he could help.
Tom spent many extended vacations in Winnipeg with his sister enjoying family dinners with nieces and nephew and their families.
Tom moved to the Alstone Lodge in 2018 and enjoyed his time there making new friends, bingo, coffee breaks, and delicious meals .
A special thank you to Kathy and Keri from the "Senior Helping Hands".
Funeral service was held on May 16 in Pipestone with interment at Pipestone cemetery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2022