Tom was born in Nova Scotia Canada June 5th,1962. He attended Admiral Wesphal Elementary,Prince Andrew High and Mt. St. Vincent Unniversity. He also studied to become a nursing assistant at Dartmouth Regional Vocational School and gained his LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) qualification. He also obtained his small pilot's licence. Like many young men,Tom traveled Europe in his early 20's where he especially enjoyed Greece, and never tired of recounting tales of his travels and the beauty of that country. In 1988, Tom moved to Victoria British Columbia where he met his partner Debbie the following year. They had one son Devon born in 1993, of whom he was very proud. He was never happier than… being with his son. In 1999, he moved to Penticton BC