Update: Evening gathering to honour Webbwood man
The community of Webbwood is gathering to honour a local man who has lost his battle with cancer.
The family of Tom Proctor says they appreciate all the support the community has been providing to Tom and his family, and this upcoming evening of remembrance will be held to honour his passing.
Proctor, who has lived in Webbwood his entire life, was a well-known volunteer firefighter for the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
He was initially diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, which spread to his spine, hip, liver and back.He passed away earlier this week, but the community is turning what was originally a fundraiser into a memorial to the devoted father, husband and volunteer.
Family and friends will gather tomorrow, Saturday, April 15th, from 6 pm to 1 pm at the Webbwood Eagles Club.
Tickets are $10 per person.
There will still be a door prize, raffles and a donation jar will also be set up.
For anyone who would like to donate they can e-transfer Andrea Leeson at aleeson12@outlook.com.
Photo: Tom Proctor of Webbwood passed away earlier this week after a courageous battle with cancer. An evening of remembrance will be held tomorrow at the Eagles Hall to honour his life. He is seen here with three of his 10 grandchildren. Photo provided by the family.
By Rosalind Russell – The community of Webbwood is gathering to help raise funds for a local man who is fighting cancer.
The family of Tom Proctor says they appreciate all the support the community has been providing to Tom and his family, and this upcoming fundraiser will help the offset costs not covered by government supports.
Proctor, who has lived in Webbwood his entire life, is well known as a trucker, but more so as a volunteer firefighter for the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township volunteer firefighter.
The father of a blended family, he was diagnosed with initially lung cancer in 2020, which spread to his spine, hip, liver and back recently.
No longer receiving treatments or being able to work, family and friends have planned a meet and greet fundraiser dance on Saturday, April 15th, from 6 pm to 1pm at the Webbwood Eagles Club.
Family and friends have organized a surprise meet & greet and fundraiser dance on Saturday, April 15, at the Webbwood Eagles Club at $10 per person.
For anyone who can’t make the festivities and would like to donate they can e-transfer Andrea Leeson at aleeson12@outlook.com. All proceeds will assist with medical and travel expenses for Tom.
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