OUR MAIN OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING PLANT IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL
ONTARIO
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM -
4:00PM
Sunday & Holidays Closed
After hours appointments are available upon request
A BRIEF HISTORY
In 1932, George Tompkins established the firm as "Tompkins Monuments" and
remained with the operation until his death in 1956 (24 years).
George originally learned his skills as a stone-mason in Toronto fabricating the
stone required for the many large buildings that, in that era, were constructed
mainly of stone.
In 1935 his brother, Alfred Tompkins, joined the operation and they changed the
firm's name to "Tompkins Brothers". Alfred contributed his skill as an
architectural draftsman and salesman for the firm until 1969 (34 years).
Edward "Ted" Heels, a nephew, joined the firm with his uncles in 1948, at which
time the firm became what it is known today; "Tompkins and Heels Monuments". Ted
learned his skills from his uncles as a stone cutter and designer as well as a
specialized carver of floral designs, a skill that he acquired in Barre, Vermont
from a carver who perfected his specialized type of floral carving for
monuments. Ted is still with the firm (58 years).
In 1973, Gerry Heels, (son of Ted) joined his father as a partner, learning all
of the skills passed down from his uncles and dad to be a very accomplished
tradesman in the field.
Gerry has been in the business for 33 years.
To date, Ted and Gerry are the owners of "Tompkins and Heels Monuments". Gerry's
Son Kyle is 17 and still going to school. In his free time, he is also learning
the skills that have been passed down through the family.