Tom Siddon: key obituary facts
Is Tom Siddon dead? Yes. Tom Siddon died on June 28, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Tom Siddon's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tom Siddon known for?
He was a Canadian politician.
More about Tom Siddon
Born: 9 November 1941.
Place of birth: Drumheller.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, lecturer, engineering teacher, writer, engineer.
Nationality: Canada.
Employer: University of British Columbia.
Also known as: Thomas Edward Siddon, The Honourable Thomas Edward Siddon.
Tom Siddon, a Canadian politician and former MP who served from 1978 to 1993, died on June 28, 2026, at age 84.
Born Thomas Edward Siddon in Drumheller, Alberta, on November 9, 1941, he built a career that combined politics and engineering. Before entering Parliament, he studied engineering at the University of Alberta and later earned a master’s degree and doctorate in aeroacoustics from the University of Toronto’s Institute of Aerospace.
He also taught at the University of British Columbia and worked as an aerospace engineer and writer. Known formally as The Honourable Thomas Edward Siddon, he was widely identified with public service and academic work in Canada.