Sunday, January 24, 2021

DANNY THOM PASSES AWAY

 








Danny Thom, who spent 25 years in the BJ newsroom including as assistant sports editor, passed away Friday, January 15.

One of the nice guys.

After our retirements I would run into Danny at Chapel Hill Mall. He did a lot of running, too, for the exercise.

Danny’s obituary:

It is with great sadness that the family of Dan W. Thom announces his sudden passing on January 15, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wong and May Gin of Herbert, Saskatchewan; sister, Dolly Muir; brothers, Henry and Ken Gin; and infant son, Joey.

Dan retired after 25 years of writing and editing for the Akron Beacon Journal.

He was an avid golfer, bowler, and cook and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by Julie, his loving wife of 52 years; sister, Jolene Shong; brothers, Sueloge and King Gin; son, Kevin (Erica) Thom; daughter, Amanda (Willie) Wright; grandchildren: Lauryn and Regina Wright, Rylan, Kenadie, and Brielle Thom, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cremation will take place per Dan's wishes. For the safety of family and friends, there will be no calling hours or services at this time.

 Condolences may be sent to the family at 2044 Longfellow Street NE, Canton, OH 44721. Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home, North Canton 330-452-4041.



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