Thomas Patrick Hogan Obituary

Thomas Patrick Hogan
'Tom', 'Dad', 'Poppy' was born on 24 February 1939 in Red Head Cove, NF and died suddenly of Cardiac Arrest on 18 June 2021 in Pembroke, Ontario with his immediate family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cynthia Ann (nee Tucker) of St. Jones Within, NF, his two children son, Thomas Andrew Hogan and daughter, Elana Ann Graham CD, PEng . Son-in-law Brigadier General Steve Graham, MSM, CD, three grandchildren Hogan Geoffrey, Corey Patrick, &Thomas "Tommy" Edward and his sister Shirley Ann Hogan Stephenville, NF and in-laws, Norma Vey, Mary Bentley, Janet Tucker, Silas and Patricia Tucker and a large number of nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his father Patrick, mother Annie-May (Rice), brother Andrew, sisters-in-law Gladys Mechura, Geneva Tucker, Marion Tucker and brothers-in-law Jack Tucker, David Tucker and Oliver Tucker, and Everett Vey.

Tom spent his younger years working with his father in the NF fishery but shortly after graduating from St Bon's High School in St. John's, he applied for a position as a field mechanic at the Iron Ore Company of Canada in Labrador City, Labrador in 1959. It was there he met Cynthia and they started a life together raising a family and enjoying many outdoor activities such as skiing, skidooing, camping and fishing. He left his position at IOC in 1985after accepting an offer with Exxon and moved the family to Barranquilla, Colombia. Tom could fix anything and his work took him all over the world including Guyana, Uruguay, Venezuela, Nova Scotia, India, and The North West Territories to name a few. He loved meeting people and experiencing new cultures but was always very clear whenever he was asked if he was born in Canada, his answer was always – "No, I was born in Newfoundland".

Twenty years ago Tom was very fortunate to have been given a second chance at life following successful, quadruple bypass heart surgery. He was grateful for every minute and lived his life to the fullest.

His last evening was spent with his loving wife, children, and all his grandchildren on the shores of the Ottawa River, near the water, staying up to midnight to watch his Montreal Canadians win in overtime.

We are forever grateful we could all be together one last time.

Due to the Attendance Restrictions of COVIDE 19 a Private Family Funeral will be held at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Thursday afternoon. Final Interment in Newfoundland. To honour Thomas' memory a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.

THE FUNERAL WILL BE LIVE STREAMED AT 2:00 PM ON THURSDAY JUNE 24. CLICK ON 'PHOTOS AND VIDEOS' at THE TOP OF THE OBITUARY, THEN CLICK ON VIEW WEB CAST.