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Thomas Cassavant Obituary

Thomas William Cassavant

1950-2013 Thomas William Cassavant, 62, of St. Cloud, Florida, died Monday, January 28, 2013, St. Cloud Regional Medical Center in St. Cloud, Florida, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born in Boston on June 14, 1950, a son of Ruth Miller Cassavant and the late Albert P. Cassavant, he was educated in Lenox schools and Cornwall Academy in Great Barrington.

Mr. Cassavant was employed by General Electric Company in the Power Transformer Department for twenty years retiring in 1990 due to Parkinson's Disease.

He enjoyed collecting antique trains and riding on antique trains. He was a Nascar fan and an avid Red Sox fan, watching all of their games. He especially enjoyed walking his dog. In his younger years, he was a member of the Brodie Mountain Ski Patrol.

Besides his mother of New Lebanon, New York, he is survived by a brother, Peter J. Cassavant and his wife, Laura, of Lenox; a son, Eric Cassavant and his wife, Charlene, of Pittsfield; a daughter, Megan Harrison of Pittsfield; his companion, Bernadette Mueller of St. Cloud, Fla., three grandchildren, Aaron, Brett, and Gabb; and two nieces, Alyssa Cassavant and Amanda Towne.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Albert P. Cassavant, in 2008, and his sister, Susan Ann Cassavant, who died in 1978.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Thomas W. Cassavant will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or to the EleanorSonsini Animal Shelter in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 8, 2013.
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Eric,
Please accept my heartfelt symmpathy at the loss of your Dad. Mike Lefebvre

Michael Lefebvre

February 9, 2013

Pete, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Tom. It is never easy to lose family but you can always keep him close through fond memories of good times you shared. My best memories of Tom were the times he gave me rides in his '67 Vette, showing off how hard it would accelerate. A long time ago, but he always seemed to enjoy life.

Mark Babbitt

February 8, 2013

Megan, I am very sorry you lost your father. I will always remeber him and his humor. You are an amazing woman and I know you have always honored him and will contiune to. I love you and the boys.Love, your sister Marci Bachand.... RIP Tom..

Marci Bachand

February 8, 2013

Peter and family , so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you .

Renee Vincent

February 8, 2013

Hey Megan, sorry about your Dad. Sounds like he was way too young.

john perkins

February 8, 2013

Dad, I will really miss you. Im sorry I wasnt there for you in the end..... I will always love you and I know you will always be there watching over me. Your with God now and your not suffering anymore. Im sorry we didnt have more time, but I'm very grateful you came into my life when you did and that you were there for me when I needed you! I love you and please watch over Eric and I and your 3 handsome grandsons!!! Rest in peace Daddy.... I will always love you!!!!!

Megan Harrison

February 8, 2013

Dear Pete and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother.

Ron Hughes

February 8, 2013

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