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Submitted by masterfunerald… on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 03:40:PM

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.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 01:21:PM

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Sylvie Beauchamp

Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi Arlette et ta famille. Mes prières vous accompagne en ce moment difficile. Bon courage xx

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Barbara Boni

Heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace.

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Dominique Laniel

Mes sincères condoléances à Arlette et la famille Dufour. Dr Dufour était un grand homme. Je suis certaine que si ma mère Louise en avait encore la capacité elle se joindrait à moi pour vous dire que vous êtes dans nos pensées et prières.

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Louise Lafleur

Robert et moi avons été très surpris et très attristé d'appendre le décès de Tom. Nous avons connu Tom depuis tellement d'années et nous gardons de lui un excellent souvenir: Tom était super sympathique et chaleureux. Nous offrons nos plus sincères sympathies à Arlette et ses enfants et petits enfants ainsi qu'à toute la famille. Robert et Louise Lafleur

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Claire Paquette et Rachel Clermont

Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille Dufour. Nous avons eu le plaisir de travailler au Bloc Opératoire de l’Hôpital Montfort aux côtés de Dr Dufour pendant plusieurs années. Il avait plusieurs grandes qualités, généreux, chaleureux mais était surtout un “gentleman”. Nous partageons votre peine et conservons de précieux souvenirs des années passées en sa présence. Bon courage…

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Catherine Balaz and Joe Balaz and Family

Our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Dufour (Arlette), Tom, Éric, Daphné, the spouses, and the grandchildren over the passing of Mr. Dufour (Thomas). He was a very nice and affable person, and we always enjoyed the occasions we spent together with him and Arlette.

We pray that you find comfort in the good life he led, and the good times that you all had together. Rest In Peace, Mr. Dufour.

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Louise et Jean-Pierre DesGroseilliers

Chère Arlette,
Nous t'offrons à toi et à toute ta famille nos plus sincères condolléances.
Tom était quelqun de "spécial"
Louise et Jean-Pierre

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Pamela Bullard

Daphne, my condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. May you find comfort in the all the memories you created together.

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Marie-France Cuerrier

Quelle tristesse d’apprendre la nouvelle du décès de Dr Dufour. J’ai travaillé plusieurs années à Montfort avec lui. J’étais physiothérapeute et je traitais ses patients en postopératoire. Dr Dufour était TOUJOURS souriant, gentil, patient. Que de bons souvenirs… j’offre mes sincères sympathies à la famille.

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Diane (Béland) Dumais

Mes sincères et profondes sympathies à vous sa femme et le reste de la famille. Dr Thomas Dufour fils était avant tout un être humain intègre, dévoué et affectueux. Il a laissé sa trace parmi notre famille dont ma mère et mon frère, qui ont été ses patients et je désire souligner ma reconnaissance.

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