LAFAVE, Thomas Kelley – Peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 in his 65th year, after lifelong battle with many illnesses. Sadly missed by his wife Angela Lafave, daughter Ashley Lafave-Duplessis Mike), his namesake and only grandson of Thomas Kelley “TJ”, his goddaughter Sarah Martel (Robert), his beacon of hope Claudette Balkam, all his extended family members and his friends. Dear brother of Wayne Lafave, Malcolm Lafave, Kathryn Pynenburg, Peter Lafave, Melvin Lafave, Karen Brown, Christopher Lafave, Nancy Lague, Bernadette Lafave and Tracey Kessler. Predeceased by parents Floyd Thomas and Lillian Lafave (nee Bridson), by brothers Allan, Kim, Alfred, Floyd and Evan, and by sister Mary. After a lifelong battle with many illnesses, he did not allow it to define him. Kelley was the Montreal Canadians biggest fan. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa on Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Columba’s Cemetery, Pembroke. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca
