ROWLAND, Thomas James “Tom”
Dearly loved husband of Marion (dec) and Pam (dec).
Father of Wendy and Karen, and their families.
Funeral notice
Monday June 27, 2022
The Funeral of Mr. Thomas James “Tom” Rowland will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Monday, June 27, 2022 commencing at 1.30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMemories of many chats at the nursery, a pleasure to have had with you. Best of all was the scotch’s shared together with the company of Terry and Sue.
A good, down to earth hard worked man
Love ya Tom xxJune 30, 2022 2:18 pm
To Wendy, Karen & families. Sincere condolences on the passing of your dad Tom. Many many years I had spent Xmas eves with your mum & dad back in the early days trying to solve the worlds problems. Unfortunately I wasn’t well the day of the funeral but would have loved to catch with you both. We certainly go back a long way that’s for sure. Dad had a very strong personality & opinion on many subjects but you would expect that from a one eyes blues supporter. I hope I get to catch up with you both one day in the not to distance future. Thinking of you all. Stuart Nelson 10 Alexander St Colac.
June 29, 2022 11:59 am
To Tom ,s Family members our condolences as we were related. Unable to come today. Best wishes to all June (Westwood) and Graeme Dare and family.
June 27, 2022 3:12 pm
To Wendy ,Karen and families , I have known Tom for some 60 + years , when he worked at Colac Water Trust and had an old Land Rover , grew peas in his spare time ,right through to his tanks and troughs , which we had the privilege to cart . Many a coffee was consumed at both the “yard “ and Hart st . Also the cartage of his cattle from the farm . Although I have not seen him for a fair length of time , memories are there forever . Condolences to both you and your families . His legacy will live on with every concrete tank we all see in our travels . Barry and Jan. Healey .
June 24, 2022 12:26 pm
To Wendy, Karen & families. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad Tom. Tom & Marion were good friends and supportive neighbours for 14 years back in the Hart Street days. Our back door couldn't open without Tom matching with a scurry to the fence for a chat and to solve the latest problems of the world. Or to match whatever we grew in the veggie garden, but better & bigger.
A busy man he often remarked, "Both hands full, a fly in your eye & the bloody phone's gotta ring". Time to rest Tom.
Bruce & Heather Anderson
Bonnie, Grace & Sarah.June 24, 2022 7:51 am
Condolences to all the Rowland family on the passing of Tom. Great work mate and friend of John and the Montano family.
Fond memories over many years of friendship.
Sofia, John (Dec) and family .June 23, 2022 7:24 pm
To Karen, Wendy and families. Many thoughts are with you at this sad time. Tommy will never be forgotten. Our Hart street days were full of banter with Bevin and Tom meeting at the fence, each believing THEY were right !! Many laughs were had......now they can resume where they left off !!
Sincere sympathy from Betty, Bevin (dec ) and families.June 23, 2022 1:25 pm
Tom, Many a chats we had. I will miss your Wise Words. I would always learn something from our conversation and the way your brilliant mind worked. You will be missed.
Love Shona, Stathi & Georgie xxxJune 23, 2022 6:27 am
Our family are very saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a highly valued, hard working, diligent and respected employee, when he worked for Joe and Angelo Cavalieri (both dec) concreters. I had the great pleasure to meet up again and enjoy a chat with Tom many years later.
Condolences to Wendy and Karen and their families,
from Robert Cavalieri on behalf of the Cavalieri family.June 22, 2022 10:30 pm
Tom I will miss our animated discussions & your cheeky grin every 2nd Tuesday when I would come to do your home care. Barb
June 22, 2022 9:36 pm
A wise Man, always full of the very best advice! We will miss our chats and get togethers with you at our family gatherings.
Rest peacefully Dear Tom xxxJune 22, 2022 8:45 pm
So very sorry to hear of the loss of my beautiful cousin Tommy. He was much loved by my mother, Joan Mawson, née Rowland. I will miss your hugs, cuppas and chats. Susan xx
June 22, 2022 8:26 pm
Tom, a very good Friend and Mate.
We will miss all the great times we had. Like our traditional pre- Christmas spud digging and Christmas Day BBQ Breakfast with a VB. Thanks for all the Help, Advice and Friendship over many years.
From Terry and Sue Neave, Casey, Shona, Holly & Luke and familiesJune 22, 2022 7:35 pm
Old Tom,
Couldn’t have asked for a better neighbour for almost 20 years. We will miss raiding your veggie garden - especially Sydney (age 3) - who even last week said ‘these potatoes taste like Tom’s potatoes’. We will cherish our memories together for a long time to comeBrittny, Travis & Sydney
June 22, 2022 7:03 pm
My dear cousin Tommy, although I haven’t seen you for a while, I will miss popping in for a cuppa. Such fond memories of our chats, ribbing you about things. Much loved by Joan Mawson, (nee Rowland dec). Susan x
June 22, 2022 6:43 pm
My condolences to Karen, Wendy and families,
Tom was a great man with a wealth of knowledge, my time working with him taught me a lot.
Since then whenever I saw him, I always enjoyed our chats.
Rest easy Tom
Jason JohnstoneJune 22, 2022 6:32 pm
Tom we will miss our chats in your veggie garden. Time to rest now ❤️ Faye and Barry Parrott
June 22, 2022 4:56 pm
We will miss our chats over the fence, solving the problems of the world. You will be missed Tom, a great neighbour for a lot of years..
Rest easy Tom.
Wayne and Alison AlexanderJune 22, 2022 4:21 pm
To Tommy your great support of Red Cross Patient transport was truly appreciated well done Glenda Rodger
June 22, 2022 10:00 am
Our dear friend and neighbour we will miss you.Rest peacefully now Tom.We will think of you often.
Shane Melissa and family xxJune 22, 2022 8:02 am