Following a morning surrounded by family, love and friends with his favourite music playing, Thomas Bryant passed away in Edmonton, AB, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the age of 74 years.

Tom was born on February 7, 1947, to Jack and Dorothy Bryant. He had a full and active life and always gave 110% in everything he did. As a young man, Tom earned his black belt in white crane. He loved martial arts and continued practicing Tai Chi his whole life. He could often be found at the roller-skating rink, and that’s where he met our mom. Tom was a big kid himself, and he loved having children and sharing adventures with them. There were summer vacations to visit family in true Griswold style: backyard skating rinks, bike rides and play wrestling. Summers at Charlie Lake spent fishing and hot dogging behind his boat, hooting and hollering and sharing his love of water skiing and knee-boarding with his family and friends.

Tom “The Hockey Doctor,” along with his sons, spent many happy years as a Trainer for the Hythe Mustangs and was extremely proud when they won the ’93, ’94, ’95 & ’96 CPHL Championships. He started AJ’s Pro Skate and was at home, in arenas, and later his own shop. Sharpening skates was his passion, and on his last day at home, he did a pair. Tom was one of a kind and will be missed for his flair for telling a story, his excessive coats of paint, having everything screwed down, his love of anything red, and the enthusiasm with which he did everything.

Tom will be lovingly remembered by his children: Danielle Bryant, Rachelle (Marshall) Byers, Richard Bryant and Jordan Bryant; grandchildren Ayden Bryant-Giroux and Rael Byers; sister Bonnie (Brian) Hrdlicka; nephews: Brandon, Adam, Ash, Curtis and their families; as well as a caring circle of friends. He considered Sieg and Marilyn and their children Cody and Breanna Wegetwitz his “Edmonton Family” and found unconditional love and true friendship in them. In his own words, “The very best friends.” Tom’s family is thankful for all they have done. Tom’s neighbour Don Cameron is a kind soul and loyal friend who was there for Tom in his darkest hour, and the family is very grateful for all the help and care he has shown to Tom and the family. Tom also shared many years of friendship with Stan Rogers.

He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Dorothy Bryant.

A Celebration of Life will be held once COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Memorial donations may be made in Tom’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta (144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5G8).