It is so very hard to express how much Tim meant to me and how much I miss him! I met him when I was 15 and he 18/19 and was with Tracey (his girlfriend at the time) . He made me laugh instantly and we hit it off right away. He soon became my best friend and over the next 31 years we had a tonne of adventures! He was my roommate for many years and made me laugh every day, no matter what kind of mood I was in! He was understanding, kind hearted and the best friend I ever had! Aside from my real brother Jody, (which Tim made him laugh none stop too) , I considered Tim a true brother as well! To Tim and his family, I am so sorry that it took me four years to say something on here, but it broke my heart when you passed and I almost break down every time I think of you!!! When you left, all of the laughter and fun went with you! I can't laugh like I used to, I can't find the humour in things like I used to, and I can't find a better friend than you were to me! You would always make time for me and make me laugh and feel better about whatever was bugging me, and I know you did the same for everyone that you knew! I though we would be friends for another 31 years and that we would turn in to the "Grumpy Old Men" movie characters and keep having laughs and adventures together! It's so tough trying to sum up what Tim meant to me and my family on this forum! I would need a million of these pages to tell you about Tim and our adventures together! My mother considered him her 3rd son and she was devastated too when he passed! To Gloria, Trevor, Patrice, Corrie, Brenda and George (who has joined Tim in heaven - "Er What" as he would say) , Tim was my best friend, (and best son, brother and uncle) , and I miss him every day! His funny texts, his jokes, his kindness, his thoughtfulness and his dedication to his family and friends is just a small part of who he was! I wouldn't change a moment I spent with him and his family, and I hope he felt the same? To Tim, all I can say is that It is heartbreaking to have to do this as I thought I would be the one to go first, you deserved more time my friend! I cry when I think of you as I miss you so much! You were there for me during the best of times, and for the worst of times! When my niece passed, I thought the world ended, but you helped me through the toughest parts and brought me back from the abyss! Growing up together and being a part of your life has meant so much to me, more than words can express! There isn't enough space here to say everything I want to, and you deserve more my friend! I'm sorry it took me so long, but even after 4 years it still hurts so much! How do you sum up 31 years of friendship on a page like this...I don't know! I wish I did! I have never been good with words as you know, but you knew me so well that I rarely had to say anything and you would understand and be there for me! We kept each other's secrets, and shared in each other's triumphs! Our laughs together made life bearable most days, and our friendship grew every day! You were the Godfather to my only son, you were my best friend for 31 years, and most importantly you were a wonderful father and son and brother to your family! I could always count on you, even when you were busy! No-one could have asked for a better friend! I miss you so much and it hurts my heart to think that you're not here with us anymore! I met you when you were 18/19 at the Crazy River Coffee House, and from there we became best friends. You were my roommate for five years, and my brother from another mother for over three decades!!! I always felt like a part of your family as they welcomed me in and cared about how we were doing! The smiles and jokes are things I will never forget! Whether we were sitting on your deck outside, or visiting inside your house, or wherever we were; when your family popped by, it was always fun and the jokes and laughter would make anyone feel good! I miss them too and seeing them and how you all interacted with each other, it was priceless!!! I'm sorry brother, I'm in tears now! I have so much to say but it's so hard to do! I just want to thank you for being my friend, my brother and my laughter in life! I could always count on you and know that you would be there for me and my family, no matter what was going on with you! Except for my older brother Jody, you were my best friend ever, and you will never be forgotten! My family and I loved you and still do! There is so much more to say, but it is so hard for me to say it all as it hurts so much just remembering it knowing you're not here to laugh with me anymore! Our adventures, (and there were so many of them) , made me laugh endlessly! And I see TV adds now or something else that we used to make fun of and laugh so hard, or make up stupid alternative TV add parodies, I break down now when I see them. Life is so much harder without you bud, and I'm sorry I wasn't a better friend sometimes! We never fought, not once, and no matter how much of a jerk I was, you always forgave me instantly and the laughs would start up again like nothing ever happened! All of our inside jokes, all of the time we spent together, it meant and still means a lot to me! I can't express how much you are missed! I hope that one day we see each other again in heaven, (if that's where I end up that is - which is just another of the many inside jokes between us) ! I'm sorry for the length of message, but it is only the tip of the iceberg for what you deserve! Thank you Tim for the memories as it's all I have left from you! Thank you for being my best friend for over 31 years and for being a brother, I could never say that enough! I miss you and miss your family! I miss our times together, from our singing in my first crappy car, to watching Andrew grow up to be an excellent person and a wonderful man!!! I miss the laughs, I miss the talks, but mostly I just miss you! I love you my dear friend and hope you are fishing with George in heaven brother! One day we'll see each other again, and we'll pick up right from where we left off, laughing and joking around! You were the best of us bud, and the best we could all of hoped for!!! You are so missed and loved Tim, and you'll always be in our hearts and minds forever! When I think of you I'm always smiling from the memories, then I break down shortly afterwards knowing you're not here to laugh with me anymore! The world lost a good man and wonderful friend when you passed, not to mention how great of a son and father you were!!! Love you bud, and I'll see down the road my friend!!! One of Tim's many favorite songs to play when we were togther, and how we laughed as we sang along to The Statler Brothers'"flowers on the wall"; it kinda sums up what I'll be doing till I see him again! (Trust me, he's laughing in heaven at this) ... I'll be "counting flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all, playin solitaire till dawn, with a deck of 51. Smokin cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo, now don't tell me, I've nothin to do..." We miss and love you Tim, life isn't the same without you!