Passed away on June 7, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Dearly loved husband of 50 years to Lorraine (nee Lilley). Will be missed by his father Leonard Petrie (Anne) and brother Daniel. Will be lovingly remembered by siblings Keith Lilley (Margaret), Gary Miller (Ingrid), Bruce Lilley (Mary), Sharon Martin (Larry), Annette Lilley and Gayle Lilley. Predeceased by his mother Ethel (nee Clark) Lois Miller and Murdo McLean. Thomas will also be missed by many friends, nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19 restrictions attendance at the funeral service is private. However, the service will be live streamed on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 10:30am. To view the service, click the "photos and videos" tab above this obituary and then scroll down and click the arrow next to "watch webcast". Arrangements have been entrusted to Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford, Ontario. A celebration of Thomas’ life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Thomas. Messages of condolence may be left at www.tollfh.ca