Thomas Peter Head, affectionately known as Pippy, was a longtime resident of Port Morien, just recently moved to Glace Bay. As a teen growing up in Glace Bay, his first job was at Cadigan’s fish plant. He later joined the Canadian Armed Forces, proudly serving his country. After his military service, he worked for the Dominion Coal Company and eventually operated his own oil burner service.

Pippy was a father to Valerie, Tammy, Tommy, Rhonda, Bernadette, Paula, and Beth.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Pearl Head; his brothers, Ronnie and Kevin; his sister, Charmaine; and his three daughters, Beth, Bernadette, and Paula.

Left to mourn his passing are his children, Valerie, Tammy, Tommy, and Rhonda; his grand children and great grandchildren; his brothers, Bernie (Jean) of Cold Lake, Alberta and Allan (Alisa) of Lantz, Nova Scotia; his sisters, Sharon (Wayne) Russell, Ontario, Anne (Jim) of New Glasgow, and Cathy (Mendel); and his very special nephew, Michael Shepard. He will also be remembered by his many other nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Pippy’s caregivers and the wonderful friends who visited him and brought him comfort and companionship, especially Lisa MacDonald. Your kindness, care, and friendship meant so much to Pippy.

A sincere thank you is also extended to the emergency staff and the Palliative Care team at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and compassion.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Forest Haven Memorial Gardens & Crematory. The funeral will be held at: St Anne’s Church, 695 Main Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 1pm. His remains will be placed at St. Mary’s Catholic Graveyard in Black Brook Meadows, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Pippy’s memory.

Pippy often shared and lived by these simple but meaningful words:

“Be kind to everyone.”

May we honour his memory by carrying those words in our hearts and putting them into practice each day.

Thomas Peter Head (Pippy) will be remembered by those who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on through the many lives he touched.