Thomas Daniel Hanks III, 85, peacefully passed away July 14, 2024, at Chester, NS. Born in Toronto, ON, he was the son of Thomas Hanks II and Frances Forsey.

Tom was an avid sports fan and long-suffering supporter of the Toronto Maple Leaf’s. As a youth he played on the St. Mike’s hockey team and later coached hockey and baseball in Kincardine. Tom worked as a civil maintainer for OPG for many years and even farmed for a while when he and Margot took over the family farm. He was a devoted family man, a fun-loving guy and a wicked opponent at “trivial pursuit”.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Anne; grandchildren, Dan, Jessica, Alex (Ogilvie), Rebecca, Ben, Tristian, and Sarah (Baker), Shona and Hamish(Campbell); great-grandchildren, Shaleigh, Meaghan, Henry, Iris, Fern, Rachael, Georgia and William.

He is predeceased by his wife, Margot (MacKinnon); daughters, Kimberley Anne, and Carole Elizabeth; and granddaughter, Rachael (Baker).

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to T.J Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Halifax (902) 835-4212. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.tjtracey.com