Thomas Freer

December 1, 1929 - September 27, 2021

Died at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Monday, September 27, 2021. Thomas Freer, of Sarnia and formerly of Petrolia, was in his 92nd year. For over 50 years Tom was the loving husband of the late Mary (nee Jones) (2008). He was predeceased by his daughter Joy Holbrough (2014). Tom will be missed by his sons Jay Freer and Kate Large, his son-in-law Larry and Martha Holbrough, and son Terry and Sylvia Freer, his grandchildren Colin and Jill Holbrough, Brad and Naomi Holbrough, Carly and Teddy Archer, Alyssa Freer and Jason Stark, Kayla and Adam McPhedran, Tanya Freer and Brian, Pauline and Mike Grant, and Erica Freer and Clint, his great grandchildren Karis, Griffin, Gemma, River, Dekker, Matilda (Tilley), Maverick, Juliet, Kennady, Elliot, Hadley, Charlotte, Oliver, Wade, Katie, Brandon, Chloe, Nolan, Devon, Madison, Gracie, and Rease and his great great grandchildren Aubrey, Scarlet, and Briar. The son of late Elton and Ada Freer, Tom was also predeceased by brothers Bob (2008), Clare (2001), and Wayne (1993). A proud member of the Petrolia community he was active with Petrolia-Washington Lodge No. 194 A. F. & A.M., Petrolia Agricultural Society, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and enjoyed spending time in his community, particularly enjoying coffee with friends at Munchies. Visitors will be received on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia please sign up at https://signup.com/go/SBcFNWU. A private service will be held with interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (ceefh.ca). Visitation sign up: https://signup.com/go/SBcFNWU