SANDS, Thomas (Tom)
Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith on Saturday the 3rd of September 2022, aged 68 years.
Loved son of Tom and Rae (both dec).
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marion (dec), Rob and Ineke, Carol and Peter, Stuart, Ian and Dianne, Scott.
Loved uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
Loved and respected by all.
Funeral Notice
RIP Dear Coach and Work College many laughs and many drills ( you were an inspiration in many ways thanks Tom
September 4, 2022
( You will be sadly missed) say hello to Mum and DadVale Tommy,great memories of a lovely man,so dedicated to the soccer club, and a mainstay coach for many junior soccer aspirants.Highly admired Tommy,enjoy Your new adventure.//
September 4, 2022We give our condolences to the family. He will be missed dearly. All our love.
September 5, 2022Will be sadly missed, we have a lot of good memories from Soccer tournament’s and do’s, condolences to all the family.
September 6, 2022
Love Deb and Norm HunterRest Peacefully Uncle Tom. You were so generous with the children and would rejoice in their epic joy each Christmas and Easter as the torrent of paper and foil was shred from gifts. Never missed a family event. My favourite memory was of us all convincing you to run through the sprinklers with the kids and a few kid-like adults one hot Christmas Day at the soccer sheds, in a bet, and your smug but delighted face as you held up your part of the bet. You had just utter joy on your face, right up to and including the moment you came to collect on your winnings. We will miss you deeply Tom.
September 6, 2022
Michelle, Jason, Ella and Jack SandsDeepest sympathy to all the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
September 6, 2022Tommy you had so much to give to our game , you were always there when required. I will miss our fun times we had at coffee at Gloria Jeans . Tommy you are at peace now , Enjoy your new venture .
September 6, 2022A legend and a gentleman
September 6, 2022Sad to hear you have past away Tommy you and Marion were school mates at Maryvale high ,
September 6, 2022
Thoughts prayers to your family many friends
RIP bless you all Rita Ashworth (nee Coltman )A man who I admired and respected
September 6, 2022
Great times at squad tournaments
Always had the respect of who ever he trained
I remember my son said to me im glad Tom is our coach in the squad and at Churchill
Rest in peace my friend
We will never forget you
From the Ward familiesPassion, love, respect,admiration for a sport he loved and was given in return
September 6, 2022Not sure if uncles are like children where your not meant to have favourites, but you were always my fave..
Just a decent and humble man.. and funny!!
While we are sorry to see you go, I am comforted knowing that you are with nanna and that you are both sitting having a cuppa now and forever..
RIP Tom and thank you for being such a good uncle to us all.
September 6, 2022Rest In Peace Tommy.
Another of live’s true gentleman taken to soon.
Thinking of the Sands family at this difficult time.Craig Downs & family
September 6, 2022Many fond memories of volunteering along side of Tom at the Churchill Soccer Club.
September 7, 2022
There were many beers and laughs to be had.
Tom was a dedicated and respected junior, squad coach and club man, admired by all that crossed paths with him.
Condolences to all the family.Condolences to the Sands family on the passing of Tom, he will be fondly remembered by Alan Tapp, Karen and Robert Stockdale. Resting peacefully.
September 7, 2022Rip Tom you Were an inspiration as a coach a man a neighbour and a friend as life went on you were so respected in the community of not only Churchill soccer club but I believe every local soccer club a true gentleman rest now will always be remembered for the gentleman you were and the respect you always showed most sincere condolences to all the sands clan RIP TOm ❤️
September 8, 2022A great coach, supporter and legend of the Churchill Soccer Club. Our sincere condolences to all the Sands Family.
September 9, 2022What a difference you made to the community. What a difference you made to young people’s lives. Never forgotten Tom. x
September 10, 2022