The Princes Street fixture was well known throughout the city and received and MBE as well as the Edinburgh Award. He sadly passed away with his family around him on Monday evening at the age of 99. Our archive images below show life achievements such as his wedding to beloved wife Anne in 1945, Tom receiving the Edinburgh Award and much, much more. You can read about Tom's life HERE.
9. Happy birthday!
Tom recieved a birthday cake on Princes Street from the staff of Marks & Spencer the day before his 98th birthday.
10. Paying his respects
Tom paying his respects at the Edinburgh City Chambers war memorial
11. Poignant
Tom taking part in the Remembrance Day parade and wreath laying at City Chambers quadrangle in 2016
12. Repaired
John Hood with Tom after Central Taxi's camr to the rescue to pay for Tom's Electric scooter to have repairs done