Westmount, NS
May 1, 1941 - January 20, 2025
It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Whent on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born May 1, 1941, in Sydney, he was the son of the late George Alderson and Isabel Jessie (Clark) Whent.
A friend from early school days, on June 27, 1970, he and Shirley M. Adams of Westmount, NS, were married in Westmount United Church. Throughout the 54 years they had been able to share life with their son, Graham Kenneth.
Ordained by the Maritime Conference, the United Church, Canada, in 1965, Tommey served the church in the North Bedque Pastoral Charge, Freetown, and Lot 16, in PEI, St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney, Blacketts Lake United Church, Blacketts Lake and Westmount United Church, Westmount, prior to becoming Chaplain at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney.
Tommey served on many boards, organizations and committees over the years. In his 70s he finished and received his Doctorate in Ministry.
Tommey is survived by his wife, Shirley (Adams); son, Graham, Sydney; and sister, Barbara MacNeil, Sydney.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Chipman and Trudy Marie (in infancy) and brother-in-law, Brian MacNeil.
Visitation will take place in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday January 26th from 2-5 pm. Funeral service will be held in Westmount United Church on Monday January 27th at 2 pm with Rev. Beth Hazelhurst officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. The service can be viewed live by visiting the Sydney Memorial Chapel Facebook page.
Memorials may be made to Westmount United Church or the Cove Guest Home Foundation, designation Chaplaincy.
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