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THOMAS BREWSTER Obituary
THOMAS EDWARD BREWSTER (Age 71) COL., USMCR (Ret.)
On Monday, February 4, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Camille Grimes Brewster; father of Kathleen (Joe) Dunn and Sharon (Keith) Bretzfield; grandfather of Brady Thomas and Joseph Ryan Dunn and Tinsley Carter Bretzfield; brother of Paul Brewster, Larry Brewster and Maryellen Nickerson. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, February 12, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth, 9 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Robert Horne
July 12, 2013
Dear Camille,
My deepest condolences to you, Kathleen, and Sharon on Tom's passing. Athough it has been almost 35 years since moving to Missouri, I have many fond memories of our time in the Marine Corps Reserves and Notre Dame game watches that Tom hosted for the guys.
Tom will always be remembered as "The Trucker." It seems like just yesterday he was telling us that he would have cold cuts and chips and we should bring some beerrr. What a great guy!
We will remember Tom and your family in our prayers.
Semper Fi,
Bob and Lucille Horne
Paul R Hannan Jr.
July 5, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I found out about Col Brewster's passing In the Sempr Fidels retirement retirement I served with him in the Reserves as his GySgt and MSgt. A finer officer I had the pleasure of knowing and working with.
Barry Beals
March 20, 2013
Dear Camille and family,
My most sincere condolences on your sudden loss.
R.I.P. Tom, dear friend.
Edna and Nigel Smith (Bradley)
February 16, 2013
Dear Camille and family:
Tom and I had such a special frienship in high school. He was definitely one of "the good guys" and ALWAYS a perfect gentleman. It was such fun catching up at the 50th reunion. He will be sorely missed at the 55th.
Our sincerest condolences,
Kitty & Charlie Taylor
February 14, 2013
Dear Camile, I was so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Charlie and I are praying for you and your family at this most difficult time.
jane pimental
February 13, 2013
Just planning the 55 reunion and it will be much sadder without you. RIP Tom. My prayers are with his family.
Lynn O'Brien Stringer
February 13, 2013
Dear Camille, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless.
Katherine Robertson Bues
February 12, 2013
Dear Camille,
I am so so sorry to hear about your lovely Tom. He was one of the very good guys. He will be missed by so many people. I am glad that you have your wonderful daughters close to you. Kathy Robertson Bues. PS I was glad I was able to go to the Funeral Mass.
Carol O'Brien Flanagan
February 12, 2013
very inspiring,beautiful funeral and family! God bless you.
Sylvia Mackey
February 11, 2013
Dearest Camille, I am so sorry to learn of your dear Tom's passing. I know and share your pain. However, they want us to continue just as we would want them to continue if God had chosen us before them. I know you are strong. I will be in touch. My prayers and heart are with you and your family.
With all my Love, Sylvia
Wayne Berg
February 11, 2013
Dear Camille, Kathleen and Sharon,
Vanessa notified me regarding Tom's passing. My wife, Judy, and I are deeply saddened by your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Tom and have fond memories of the father -daughter dances that we took Kathleen and Vanessa to at Holy Cross High School. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Wayne and Judy Berg
February 11, 2013
Dear Camille and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We wish you peace and comfort in the many beautiful and happy memories you have of him. We will always remember him as we knew him--with a smile on his face. Eternal be his memory!
Love,
Andreas and Dena Doulaveris
Patty Noyes
February 11, 2013
Dear Camille and Family,
I always looked forward to seeing Tom at the Club. We always talked about the family and grandchildren. My prayers are with you and the family.
February 11, 2013
Dear Camille, Kathleen and Sharon,
With Tom's passing I have lost a lifelong friend. Although the years and many miles have separated us I have always held Tom in my thoughts especially when I remember our times together at work in the Montgomery County Government, USMC Reserve, and the hours we just hung out together.
During this past week my mind has been flooded with many pleasant memories and then attached with thoughtful prayers.
My wife and I will surely miss Tom.
George and Joan Goertz
Williamsburg, Virginia
clement romano
February 11, 2013
i was friends with tommy since i was about 10 years old.i'll never forget that when i was in the 7th grade he "fixed me up" with my very first date with a girl from sacred heart to go to a "record hop" at memorial hall.tommy was probably the most honest and hard working person that i've ever known. he made himself a terrific defensive back in football and he was a great "6th" man in basketball. he is already missed.
Carmen Murray
February 11, 2013
Camille, Kathleen and Sharon--My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom will be missed by all. Cousin Carmen
February 10, 2013
Dear Camille and Family,
Elissa and I wish to send you our sincere condolences. In my youth, my cousin Tom was one of the older cousins you looked up to. I was always in awe with all his accomplishments and humbled by the way he greeted me with interest and respect – even the day when he and Camille interrupted their walk on Plymouth beach to say Hi to me amongst on my high school friends living a typical Sunday afternoon. It certainly would have been easier for Tom to have walked by me that day.
I welcomed so much the thoughts he shared with all of us at the Brewster family reunion. I am sincerely disheartened by his death but so grateful to have shared this life experience with him. And in my experience, the emotions of gratitude overwhelm that of sorrow. Elissa and wish that for you.
Love and respect,
Dennis and Elissa Brewster
Alfred, ME
February 10, 2013
My thought`s and prayer`s for Camile and family at this difficult time. My cousin Tom and I were about the same age 71 and even though we lived miles apart for years I always remember him as a great person and really enjoyed those trips to Plymouth from Lynn as a kid. I am glad to see he accomplished what he set out to do. Cousin Walter Curran and Family
Vanessa Luszcz
February 10, 2013
Dear Camille, Kathleen and Sharon
I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Brewster. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have such wonderful memories of him from my childhood. I hope your memories of him help you through this difficult time. Sending my love from North Carolina. Love, Vanessa Luszcz
Bill Buttner
February 9, 2013
My prayers go to the family of Tom as he became a good friend on my trips through Rockville. We becme close as he caddied for me on occassion and his love and passion for the game inspired me.
Robert Hill
February 9, 2013
To tom's family, I played golf with Tom very often. I have known Tom for many years as we both worked for Montgomery county government. We played many rounds of golf together and always had a great time.I'm sorry for your loss and that I can't be there as I am a thousand miles away. My prayers are with you and the family at this time and he will surely be missed.
John Schaffer
February 9, 2013
Camille and family, I enjoyed playing golf with Tom for the past few years on the MISGA Rattlewood team. Many good memories. God Bless you at this time. John Schaffer
Brian Evans
February 9, 2013
Mrs Brewster,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I played golf with Tom at Laytonsville on many occasions. It was a privilege and an honor to have known Tom. May he rest in piece.
Jeff Gulko
February 9, 2013
Kathleen, Sharon, Camille, Joey, Keith and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. Know that folks near and far, like myself, and thinking of you. Tom was obviously a great man evident by the amazing daughters I have fortunate to have as friends of mine.
February 9, 2013
So very sorry to read of Tom's death in the Post. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn Joyce Murphy
John Vance
February 9, 2013
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Worked and golfed with Tom at Montgomery County. Always enjoyed his company and golf game. A good friend who will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all..
Jean Donaldson Ogilvie
February 9, 2013
Camille My prayers are with you and your family. Tom always had a kind word for me when I visited your beautiful home. I will not be able to be with you since I am in Florida supporting my mother following the passing of my brother. Know that you and yours are in my thoughts.
Len Horan
February 9, 2013
Tom will be in my prayers. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Frank and Sally Anderson
February 9, 2013
Dear Camille and Family,
We are so shocked and saddened to learn today of dear Tommy's passing. He was a dear, dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 9, 2013
only knew Tom from our MISGA golf association but what a true gentleman -- a big loss to our organization. Rest well our friend.
Dave Shewbridge
Chris Zaniboni
February 8, 2013
Camille I know you don't know me but my husband Bob Zaniboni and Chris Shaw Zaniboni were good friends of Tommy..He was a great guy.My husband went to heaven in 1993 (retired colonel from the Air Force). also we all lived close to each other growing up .My dads dealership was across the street from your mother and father in laws house.I send my prayers to you and your children at this time.
Paul & Janna Brewster
February 8, 2013
Dear Camille, Kathleen and Sharon,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Tom's sudden passing. As the eldest cousin of this generation, Tom was always admired for his sense of duty and kind heart. My Dad loved him dearly. We extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Katie Murray
February 8, 2013
Deeply saddened by the loss of Cousin Tom! My thoughts and prayers are with Camille and the family! May the happy memories lighten the sadness of your loss. Sending love and hugs afrom afar! Xo
Marie Toni Shirey
February 8, 2013
My love and prayers go across
The miles to all
Of you with great sadness. I
Am in panama and regret not
Being at your side.
February 8, 2013
Our sincere condolences to each of nephew,Tom's, loving family and dear wife, Camille. A true American who served his country in the USMC (Vietnam). Semper Fi&Goodbye
Aunt"Dolly" & Uncle Reno
Paul & Paula Ruozzi
February 8, 2013
Camille & family: I send my love to you. Cousin Tom's passing leaves me very sad. Paula and I had some great memories of the early years-your wedding and that handsome dude in his Marine Corps uniform. We will miss. Your love of family and your country are duly noted. Love-Paul & Paula Ruozzi
Sandy and Gary Elder
February 8, 2013
It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Tommy. We first knew him through his childhood friend, David Melevsky of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Then Gary became his dentist. We have enjoyed the Christmas newsletters about the family and want you to know that we send our sincere sympathy.
Dr. Gary Elder and wife, Sandy
Patti Livingston Morgan
February 8, 2013
Camille,
I am so sorry for your loss.
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