Thomas George "Tom" Quigley
1941 - 2021
Thomas George "Tom" Quigley
Burial Information
Burial Date
Spring 2022
Burial Location
Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill
Requested Charity
Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC)
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Thomas George "Tom" Quigley – 80, Great Village, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, November 25, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Inverness, he was a son of the late Thomas and Euphemia (MacLean) Quigley.

Tom loved playing the guitar and was part of the band, "The Jades", in his younger years in Ontario. He owned and operated Old Tyme Deli and Quigley’s Quik Way in Truro for a number of years. He looked forward to Sunday night band sessions with his dear buddies.

Tom is survived by his common-law wife, Mary Gerdson; children, Patricia (Jeff) Crowell, Kellie Quigley (Mathew Conley); sister, Linda (Gary) Lynds; step-sons, Jason (Kim) Gerdson, Billy Gerdson; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friends, Marshall, Peter.

Along with his parents, Tom was predeceased by his wife, Helen (MacDonald); sisters, Jessie, Jemima; brothers, William (Ainslie), John W. Quigley.

Special thanks are extended to the nurses and doctors of Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre for your exceptional care.

Graveside service will be held in spring 2022 at Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill. If so desired, donations in Tom’s memory to Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Tom’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com