Tom Sullivan, one of the lesser-known candidates to replace Toronto Mayor David Miller in the Oct. 25 civic election, has died at age 75, a family member tells the Star.
Lynn Sullivan, a daughter-in-law of Tom, emailed a press release stating that Tom died peacefully on April 17 and that, at an Irish wake four days later, family and friends proudly wore "Tom Sullivan for mayor" buttons.
Sullivan, who had worked in accounting and at one time owned a cab, was an avid sportsman and "a firm believer in the power of the common man to participate in local government which is why he decided to officially add his name to the list of Toronto Mayoral candidates for 2010," according to the release.
The Goods lifts a glass to Sullivan and everyone else who loves their community and, in a bid to make it better, steps up to the electoral plate.
Here is the full text of the press release:
A traditional Irish wake was held on Wednesday April 21, 2010 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42 at 245 Coxwell Ave. to celebrate the life of Thomas Stewart Sullivan, who passed away peacefully on April 17, 2010. Sporting pins that proclaimed ‘Tom Sullivan for Mayor’, the gathering was well attended by family, friends and members of the community.
Mr. Sullivan was born in London, Ontario on January 11, 1935 and moved to Toronto in the 1950’s. He led a varied and productive working life which included accounting and taxi cab ownership. Through this job, he developed a deep appreciation for the city and the people of Toronto. He was a firm believer in the power of the common man to participate in local government which is why he decided to officially add his name to the list of Toronto Mayoral candidates for 2010.
Besides local politics, Sullivan was an accomplished bowler, dart player, golfer, pool player and outdoorsman. He was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs , Blue Jays and the Raptors.
Tom is lovingly remembered by his six children and their mother, 8 grandchildren, his older brother, and his extended family. Wednesday evening’s wake showed an outpouring of love and appreciation for Tom Sullivan’s kindness and generousity of spirit to countless Torontonians who had the pleasure of meeting him.
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