Thomas M. Dewey

Thomas M. Dewey of Ashby, Leominster oil co. retiree, vet; 61 ASHBY Thomas M. Dewey, 61 of Ashby, died unexpectedly at his residence on Dec 3. He was born in Boston, on June 6, 1947, son of the late George and Louise (Cheverie) Dewey. He grew up in Hough's Neck, moved to Littleton in 1962, and graduated from Littleton High School, Class of 1966. Tom then joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving as a Fireman during Vietnam. He started farming for Robinson Farm in Littleton and then worked for Leahy Trucking for 20 years. Most recently, he worked as Fleet Maintenance Supervisor for Peterborough Oil Co, in Leominster for many years. Tom was married to Donna (Smith) Dewey in 1980, and they have made their home in Ayer until 1987, New Ipswich, NH, until 1993, and Ashby until the present. His passion was the water and sailing, He was also a member of the Teamsters Union, NRA, and was a member of the American License Plate Association where he collected license plates. His survivors include his wife, Donna (Smith) Dewey of Ashby; 5 children, Michelle Bergeron of Arlington, VA, Kathi Bray and her husband, Paul of Leominster, Jason S. Dewey and his companion, Kerry Bergeron of Ashby, Alden J. Dewey of Ashby, and Christine M. Dewey of Pepperell; 9 brothers and sisters, Annemarie Dewey of New Orleans, George W, "Billie" Dewey of Littleton, Marylou DeFilipo of Ayer, Joan Schwerin of Littleton, Kathleen McKinnon of Leominster, John Dewey of S. Africa, Richard Dewey of Fitchburg, Michael Dewey of Littleton, and Elaine (Sczylvian) LaMachia of Westford. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Dylan Bray. DEWEY Visiting Hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Private. See www.badgerfuneral.com