We say goodbye to Tom

This past Saturday we of Ghana Together gathered with family and friends at the East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue, Washington State, to say goodbye to Tom Castor.

Both Tom and his beloved wife Louise were among Ghana Together’s founding members. He was an active board member until the day of his death on May 16, 2014.

Tom put his heart and soul into the all the work we did with the people, and especially the children, of Axim, Ghana.

In our early years, we supported a children’s home. He and Louise traveled with us to dedicate the building and launch that effort.



Tom and his wife, Louise Wilkinson, in Ghana

 

He delighted in interacting with the children. They loved to touch Tom’s skin, gently pulling the hair on his arms and beard, completely unafraid of this gentle white man!

 He was with them when the lights went out and when it was time to get up with the sun to get ready for school!

 

Tom showing off his fancy camera to his enraptured audience!
 

He helped set up a science room at Manye Primary School.



Tom receiving a traditional stole from Felicia Atta, Assistant Headmistress, in appreciation for his contributions to the Manye Academy Science Room

 

He raised funds to build a water tower.

 

He used his technical background to help rebuild about 50 One Laptop Per Child computers and took delight in teaching the children how to use them.



This One Laptop Per Child stuff is REALLY fun. girls!!

 Tom helped walk the entire town of Axim, recording longitude and latitude coordinates for every water spigot.

 
He faithfully served behind the scenes as our Vice President and Secretary, approving bank wires, writing minutes, and giving his best candid counsel.

We are grateful to have known and worked with this skilled, kindly, generous friend.

 

 

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