Mr. Thomas Earle Snelgrove passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at Riverview Gardens Nursing Home in Chatham at the age of 85. He was born June 15, 1939 in Strathroy, On and was a son of the late Melvin and Burzina (Gunness) Snelgrove. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Joy (Lane) Loving father of two sons Mike ( Meilan ) of Ottawa, and Brad of Tecumseh. He will be sadly missed by his 3 grandchildren Spencer, Charlotte and Ainsley. and by one step grandchild Jiexuan. Kind brother of Marie (Bob) Hartley and Wilfird (Linda) Snelgrove. He is predeceased by his sisters Norma Jean, Myrtille Louise and Agnes May. Also by his close friend Donny Rosson. Earle worked for CN Railway for 28 years out of Sarnia. Following his wishes, cremation will take place, and a private burial will be at a later date in Riverview Cemetery I Wallaceburg. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com