Tom Okrainec (July 11, 1944 - July 1, 2016), of Gatineau, QC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at the age of 71, on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario. He leaves his wife, Gabrielle (nee Dallaire), to whom he was married for 40 years, and 3 children, Allan (Joelene), Karen (Todd) and Christine (Peter). Cherished grandfather of Madison, Cole, Wesley, Steven and Bensen. Dear brother of Donna (Bryan), Kathy, and Shirley. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Tom was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. He graduated with a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba. He had recently retired with 42 years of service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was also a committed member and volunteer of St. Joseph’s Parish in Ottawa, where he served as head of Eucharistic Ministers for many years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He shared his passions with his family and friends, which included music, theatre, and photography.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks for the tremendous care he received from the entire healthcare team at the UHN Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and l’Hôpital de Gatineau. A Visitation will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue (East of Vanier Parkway), on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 8 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 151 Laurier Avenue East, in Ottawa, ON. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (416-946-6560 or www.thepmcf.ca) designated to the Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust Fund. Tributes may be sent via Lifetimes at www.beechwoodottawa.ca