Tom Bell
Posted Oct 4, 2022 | 10:29 AM
Tom Bell passed away at Polson Care Home on September 26th at the age of 77.
Tom grew up in Vernon and enjoyed a 30-year career with Okanagan Telephone / BC Telephone. Tom was a very social person who loved conversing with others. He was caring and inclusive of other people, and had a love of nature, camping, animals, and music. Tom spent many years singing in the Anglican Church choir and the Vernon Community choir.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Barbara, daughters Erin (Martin), Jennifer (Kyle) and grandchildren Emma, Rowan, Ashlyn, and Ciara.

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