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Thomas Chalmers Obituary
ADAMS -- Thomas Anthony Chalmers, 75, of 19 Second St. died Saturday at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Va., where he had been visiting friends.
Born in Tewksbury on Jan. 9, 1932, son of Mildred Janowski McGlynn. He attended Adams schools and graduated from the former Adams High School.
Mr. Chalmers was a Marine veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951 to 1955 and attaining the rank of sergeant.
He was employed by General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for 30 years, retiring in 1996.
He was a communicant of the Parish of Notre Dame-St. Thomas and a member of the American Legion and the GE Quarter Century and Pensioners' clubs.
His wife, the former Irene E. Lanoue, whom he married Nov. 24, 1955, died Aug. 2, 1985.
He leaves a daughter, Dawn Gillespie of Neshanic Station, N.J.; a son, Glen Chalmers of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Thomas A. Chalmers, who died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, will be conducted Thursday at 9 a.m. at PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas' Church in Adams. Burial will be at a later date in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Irene Chalmers Memorial Scholarship Fund at either Hoosac Valley High School in Cheshire or to Charles H. McCann Technical High School in North Adams, both through the funeral home. Mr. Chalmers also leaves a son-in-law, Robert; five grandchildren, Justin Gillespie of Orlando, Fla., Kathryn Gillespie of South Orange, N.J., and Emma, Dylan and Cameron Chalmers, all of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and three aunts, Stacia Hartlage of North Adams, and Mary and Julia Janowski, both of Adams, and his companion, Carol Daniels of Cheshire. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, visit www.apsfuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Walter Painter
November 23, 2007
I knew Tom as a fellow Marine. We met on-line at the Marines Together We Served. I am also a Korean war Veteran and we talked of those we knew from days gone by. I will miss Tom.
Semper Fi
USMC Retired
Donald Cost
November 16, 2007
Dawn,
I want to express my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Souza
November 15, 2007
Dawn and Glen
There is no greater bond than the one between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the loss of your father. But know that he has moved on to a better place and that he is being greeted by all the family members that went before him.
Kim and Gerry Carlin
November 14, 2007
Glen,
Gerry and I are so sorry to hear about your dad's sudden passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
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Schneider Family
November 13, 2007
Glen, Dawn, Bob & Families. We share in the loss that you feel today. Tom was a special man who enjoyed his time with his family and friends. This was quite apparent to anyone that spent time with him. For myself, I will miss our talks about the Red Sox and the Patriots. It was an honor to have known him and called him a friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George Family
November 13, 2007
Dawn, Bob and Glen, words can never express the sorrow that our entire family feels at this time. Tom was not just a friend, but was considered as another member of our extended family. Please rest assured that Tom passed peacefully and was never in pain or suffering. We can all take comfort in that and the fact that we were all priviledged to have known such a fine person that we can call our friend. In closing, (just as Tom would say when done talking on the phone), he would say OK Kiddo - and OK is what we shall be. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Mark Turner
November 13, 2007
Dawn,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure he was very proud of you and your accomplishments. Take time to reflect at this difficult time as family is more important than anything else.
Best,
Mark Turner
Stephen & Tina Kelly
November 12, 2007
Glen,
Tina and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. Although I only met him a couple times, I know he was a good man and that you were a good son to him, always keeping in close contact with him. Our heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of your family, especially all of the grandchildren, during these tough times. God Bless you all.
Dianne Skrocki
November 12, 2007
Glen,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Know that your in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Gigliotti
November 12, 2007
Dawn, Tom's family and friends, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.My deepest cod condolences.
Jane O'Connor Mitchell
November 12, 2007
Glen: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am thinking of you and know it is not an easy time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Beverly Phillips
November 12, 2007
First, allow us to offer our condolences to Tom's family. It is with regret that we learned of his passing.
I first met Tom and his pal Pudge Palombo when we enlisted in the Marine Corps. Pudge passed on back in 1953 or four and Tom and I lost contact in 1954. We found each other again a few years ago and we communicated by "E" mail. We wrote about meeting once again but nothing developed. Wish we had the chance.
My wife Beverly and I now live in Tennessee and seldom travel very far.
I was glad Tom and I did write over the past few years.
Once again please accept our deepest condolences,I have lost a friend.
Bob and Beverly Phillips
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