Tom is survived by Dave Monroe and Linda (Ken) Pickering; and grandchildren, and great grandchildren: Amanda (Anthony) Rodzinyak (Emily and Callie), Mark (Jolene) Pickering (Jocelyn, Grayson, Zachary and Jameson) and Jaylene (Ian) Chrupka (Sawyer). Tom is survived by his sisters, Myrna and Andrea; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Besides he loving wife, Karen, he was predeceased by his parents, two brothers-in-law, and one niece.

Tom was born on March 16, 1942 in Whitburn, Scotland to Lil and Thomas Smart.

Tom worked at Automatic Electric for many years until they closed. He also worked at the U of L in the CCBN until his retirement; he loved seeing the animals and the students.

Tom married Karen on July 10, 1976, and Tom became an instant father to Karen’s children.

Tom and Karen loved taking the grandkids camping before they settled in the Crowsnest Pass with Karen’s family. They also took trips to England, Scotland, and Alaska.

Tom and Karen were long time members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

The family would like to thank the staff at Legacy Lodge for their excellent care and compassion of Tom.

A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Daniel Surya officiating. The Celebration of life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Tom’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Campaign, c/o CRH Foundation (crhfoundation.ca)