Obituaries

MCNAUGHT, Tom

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Tom, on September 5th, 2022. He passed in hospital after an heroic 15 year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving partner and friend of 36 years, Lee, his son James, his brother William (Bernice) of Toronto, and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents, his younger brother John and his sister Heather.

Born on October 9th, 1950 in Kingston, Ontario, he arrived in Kelowna at the age of 21 and stayed to make it his home. He and James shared a love of road trips, camping and the outdoors. He was an avid rockhound his entire life. Recently, he loved to drive across the country to meet friends and family in Ontario for mineral collecting, especially to Thunder Bay for amethyst.

Thank you to the many health care workers at Kelowna General Hospital, BC Cancer Society, and especially his wonderful physician Dr. Jennifer Parsons. He was a "Friend of Bill" for 44 years. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 on September 29th, at the Kalano Club, 2108 Vasile Road in Kelowna.

Condolence Messages

Oct 28, 2022
I met Tom at the Pandosy Book Store and he was a genuine rock hound enthusiast and it was a pleasure to meet him and discuss some of his rock adventures. I bought some of his rock samples and I hold them in my rock collection for reference. I'm sorry to here of his passing please except my deepest sympathy to his Wife and Family members. - Rodney Snider
Oct 19, 2022
Sorry to add my condolences so late, but I must add them. I hadn't seen Tom for some time but we were good friends probably 40 years ago and had many friends in common including Bill Wilson. He was a gentle soul. R.I.P. Tom

Mike Fredetc - Michael Fredrickson
Oct 09, 2022
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Tom. I enjoyed all my talks with Tom over the years. We got along so well on a number of interests that we had in common in the book world. Tom was a friend we will miss. I am so sorry that we were not able to attend his Memorial. If I can be of any assistance to you Lee, please do not hesitate to call. - Bernie and Lorraine Spring
Oct 01, 2022
It was a good goodbye on Thursday. I will miss him very much. Sending Many Blessings to everyone he touched. His energy will vibrate like a quartz crystal. Never ending. - Bernard
Sep 30, 2022
Our Deepest Sympathies. I met Tom about 8 years ago at the Okanagan Gem Show. He helped fuel my rock obsession and Montana Agates. I loved listening to his stories. He will be deeply missed by anyone who happened to meet him at one of our Gem shows. The Okanagan Gem Show will not be the same without him. Karen MacKenzie Secretary of the 1120 Rock Club, Michael MacKenzie, Wagon Master of 1120 Rock Club and Amber MacKenzie, Volunteer at the Okanagan Gem Shows.

- Karen MacKenzie
Sep 28, 2022
so sad to read of Tom's passing. We have known him for about 40 years. we have so many books bought from him and suggested from him, always a great conversation. Many rocks, crystals etc we've accumulated from Tom. Such a soft spoken kind man. - B & T Murdoch
Sep 28, 2022
So sad to see that Tom has passed, my condolences. As a Friend of Bill we met years ago and was always happy to see him at the Flea market or book store and talk rocks.RIP - Heather E.
Sep 26, 2022
Hi. so sad to see this here. I knew Tom for the years of setting up at the flea market. Tom and I talked lots, he had great stories. I still have a pocket rock I got from Tom years ago in my pocket and will never forget this nice man. Even when he wasn't set up he would come visit at my table at the flea market and we would talk.

Condolences to his family, who I never met.

Rest in piece my friend....

- Big John
Sep 25, 2022
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have known Tom for many years and always knew him as a kind and gentle person. He will be missed. Peter Coates
Sep 24, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this--we always had fun selling and talking at flea markets, book sales and life in general--- I will totally miss you but I will not forget you.xxx - Heather
Sep 24, 2022
Our condolences to Tom's family and friends. We always enjoyed his knowledge and interest in rocks and gems. He was a great rocking partner.

Wilf and Bev, 1120 Rock Club - Wilf and Bev Akerlund
Sep 24, 2022
Lee and James,

I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. My heart goes out to you. He was such a great guy. My border collie would just run to him.

Deb Laramee, (Loseth)former FOL volunteer)
Sep 23, 2022
Dear Lee and James

I was so sad to read about Tom.. he was a friend for nearly 50 yrs. I always enjoyed seeing Tom and James.

Thinking of you

Love, Delores - Delores Wilson
Sep 23, 2022
So sad to read of Tom's passing. Having moved from Kelowna a few months ago, we were not aware his battle with cancer was coming to an end. Always a soft spoken, kind person selling his books and rocks. We are truly sorry for your loss and wish you comfort in your happy memories of him. - Doogie and Rita Irvine
Sep 23, 2022
Sorry to hear of Toms passing. He was a great promoter of all things rocks through The Kelowna Prospectors & introduced me to the 1120 Rock Club of Kelowna. - Steve Barnick
Sep 23, 2022
Sorry to read this, I had booked Tom on flights and he was always such a nice man to deal with. My condolences to you. Sincerely, Carol - Capri Travel - Carol Romanchuk
Sep 23, 2022
Our condolences to Lee, James and family. Tom was an important part of the rockhounding community and will be missed greatly. - Lindea Parnell for 1120 Rock Club of Kelowna
Sep 23, 2022
Tom was a great supporter of out Rockhounding hobby, he was a good friend.

No more pain, rest in peace. - Ken Dewerson 1120 Club
Sep 22, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Saw him often selling books and rocks. - Mrs. U. Bauld
Sep 22, 2022
Dear Lee and James, Tom was a wonderful, kind man .Rest in peace Tom . - John Piattelli