Thomas James Lydon (15 Aug 1933 - 31 Mar 2022)

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Location
Our Lady Of Lourdes & St Joseph Leigh Road Leigh on Sea SS9 1JF
Date
6th May 2022
Time
12pm
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In loving memory of Thomas James Lydon who sadly passed away on 31st March 2022

Tom Lydon: 1933-2022
If there’s anything you can say about Tom Lydon, it’s that he lived a full life. A man with perpetually itchy feet, he loved to travel, party, and watch his beloved Charlton Athletic & Man Utd, but he was never happier than when he was surrounded by his huge family. To Tom, nothing mattered more.
Born in 1933 in Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, he moved to London aged three. That’s where he grew up and eventually met Kitty, the love of his life. They were married for 68 years, had 8 children, 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren – but London was just the start of their adventures. As well as the capital, they lived in Canada, Reading, Yorkshire, Lancashire and finally Leigh-On-sea, where they found home on the Essex coast.
His children will always remember Tom for his terrible cooking, his sprawling Dad jokes, winning four grand on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and his renditions of Maggie and Danny Boy. His grandchildren will remember him for playing cricket in the back garden, ridiculously long walks, autumn afternoons spent blackberry picking, and singing The Village Pump. The world will remember Tom for his strong faith, his charity fundraising for Survive and MS, and for his belief that life was to be lived in every single moment. He practised what he preached.
But most of all, he’ll be remembered with a smile, and with huge love.
Sleep well, Dad.

On the day of the service:
- Bright colours are encouraged
- Family flowers only

The Quin Family donated £80 in memory of Thomas
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The Quin Family wrote

Tom
What can we say your family and friends will miss you !
But by god did they give you a wonderful send off, which you would have been very proud of.
I’m sure you would have been singing along with them all
Sleep tight Tom
Love
The Quin Family x

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  • Thank you so much for this generous donation, and a big thank you for being at Dads funeral. It was really nice to see you all again.

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Elaine T Howarth donated £20 in memory of Thomas

Rest well dad love you always XXX

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Annmarie Bicknell donated £20 in memory of Thomas

DadI will miss not being able to chat with you any more . I shared your love of horse racing& reading , so will remember you when pursuing these hobbies. Love you RIP xx

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nina Bridgeman donated £30 in memory of Thomas

With lots of lovely memories of Tom. RIP Tom

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  • Thankyou Nina for your donation, and always being a good friend x

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Monica McArdle donated £20 in memory of Thomas

I knew Tom and Kitty through their involvement with Sion Community, meeting them here in Nelson, Lancashire, where I now live. Their love and commitment to the Lord, to each other and to the world we live in remains an inspiration and an encouragement to me today. Rest in peace Tom, and praying for consolation and hope to be your strength, Kitty ❤️🙏😇😇🕊

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  • Thankyou Monica for your donation, they loved their time with the Sion community

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Jo Phelps donated £25 in memory of Thomas

With love to all the family x

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  • Thankyou Jo for your donation to Dads Charity ❤️

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Des Patmore donated in memory of Thomas
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Sheila Matthews donated £30 in memory of Thomas

Dearest Uncle Tom. What a life you have led. A loving marriage, eight wonderful children, a man of deep faith, committed to social justice, a man who was always interested in people, listening to their stories, a tireless fundraiser oh and a good party animal!!! I know you will be living this new life to the full!!! God bless
Sheila

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  • Thankyou Sheila for your donation , and your message 💗

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Debbie Lydon posted a picture
My favourite picture of Steve with his lovely dad ❤️❤️

My favourite picture of Steve with his lovely dad ❤️❤️

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  • Love this. 💙💙

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Maureen Bond donated £40 in memory of Thomas

Uncle Tom I will always think of you as the wanderer!! Always off doing something and Aunty Kitty home seeing to the family. Will miss your singing at celebrations, but I know your family will keep it up. Rest in peace xx

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  • Thankyou Maureen for your Donation to Dads Charity and Kind words❤️

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Liz Lydon donated £214.75 in memory of Thomas

This Donation is from my friends at work, they did a collection when Dad died, Thankyou all for the amazing amount to be able to help my Dads Charity he was so involved with.

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Dawn West donated in memory of Thomas

Thinking of the entire Lydon family with love as you say farewell to Tom. Send our condolences to Kitty please. I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure of knowing him, hearing his stories and listening to him singing. He certainly will not be forgotten as he lives on in each and every one of you.

Dawn West and Rod Kingdon

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  • Thankyou Dawn and Rod for your donation and kind words 💗

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Chris & Bob Moore donated in memory of Thomas

Tom - Wonderful husband, Dad (in my case uncle) and a beautiful person. Rest in peace and be happy

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  • Thankyou for your donation and kind words see you Friday 💗

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Lindsey and Martin Anslow donated in memory of Thomas

We feel so privileged to have known Tom, a legend in his own lifetime for sure. Rest in Peace Tom, you will certainly be missed.

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  • Thanks Martin and Lindsey for your donation and kind words 💗

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Annie McAuliffe donated £10 in memory of Thomas

My great Uncle Tom x so sorry your not here to make this world amazing anymore x I hope you are up there partying with the family x haven’t heard any thunder yet so maybe the dancing hasn’t started 😂

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  • Thankyou Annie for your donation and kind words💗

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Tracey Pulford donated £30.63 in memory of Thomas

Thinking of all of your family during this difficult time of loss❤️❤️.

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  • Thankyou so Much Tracey for your donation, and your Beautiful words💗

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Nancy Luciani wrote

Tony and I are so sorry for your great lost. We have such fond and fun memories of Tom. Watching this wonderful man interact with his family and friends was so heart warming. He was a true inspiration. Sending love and prayers to you all.

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  • Thanks Nancy and Tony💗

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Steve Lydon wrote

Dad. No words. From our times on the hot dog van. Darts in the pubs. You hitting treble bullseye.
You were my inspiration. Made me bring my family up the way you taught me. Our discussions kept me on the right road.
You loved mum and all 8 of us and worked to keep us all loved and cared for.
I loved our time together and nothing will replace that.
I hope I have the same relationship with Joe and Rosie who love you so much.
Sleep tight dad and I will always cherish our times and beers together.
Love you and glad I got to tell you that. Xx

Steve, Debbie, Joe , Rosie.

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Shirley Robinson wrote

Liz.I am so sorry for your loss.Give your Mom a hug for me.Your Dad is in heaven and no more pain.He is flying with the Angels,God bless you ,Mom and family.

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  • Thankyou Robbie for your kind words 💗

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Teresa Critcher donated £10 in memory of Thomas

Rest in peace

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  • Thankyou Teresa for your donation to Dads Charity, and your message.

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Tracey Pulford wrote

Dean and I are so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how hard this is for the whole family. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Remember the fond memories to keep him close to your heart. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Martin Lydon posted a picture
Dad and me at my grandparents 60th anniversary.

Dad and me at my grandparents 60th anniversary.

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  • Love this

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Martin Lydon donated £61.27 in memory of Thomas

Dad you raised so much for charities in your lifetime, so this seems only right. Love you

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Martin Lydon wrote

Dad you were a giant of a man...maybe not in stature but in purpose. you saw what you wanted to do and did it, and that has inspired me in my life. i will always be so proud of how you lived your life taking care of the family, and your faith was so strong. your fund raising unstoppable...no one knows the full total that you raised over the years but I am sure it was 100k or more. we know for certain of 80,000 you raised for Survive and MS. I miss you and I dont think that will go away. Love you Dad.

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