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Thomas Dwyer Obituary

Thomas P. Dwyer

1961 - 2014 PITTSFIELD Thomas P. Dwyer, 52, longtime resident of Brookline, N.H., died on Feb. 27, 2014, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsfield, on July 4, 1961, a son of Thomas F. Dwyer of Pittsfield and the late Maria Forte Dwyer. He was raised and educated in Pittsfield and graduated from St. Joseph High School, class of 1979. He studied environmental science at Berkshire Community College and later transferred to Westfield State College, graduating with a degree in economics in 1985. Tom had been employed as a customer service representative for Comcast Cable Company. In addition, he owned Millbrook Kennels where he provided domestic and gun dog training. Tom authored three books regarding the breeding and training of German-Shorthaired Pointers. He was a longtime member and former president of Katahdin German Shorthaired Pointer Club and the founder and president of Granite State German Shorthaired Pointer Club. He was very active in his community as a volunteer with the Brookline Fire Department #9, for 18 years, serving on the conservation commission for three years and as the animal control officer for several years. Tom was a member of Benevolent Lodge #7 F & AM, Milford, and the Bektash Shriners, Concord. He enjoyed barbecuing, bird hunting, photography, cooking, trains, vacationing in Maine, and most especially, spending time with his family. He took great pride in the daylily garden that he and Jane started, and added to, each year. He particularly enjoyed hosting the annual "Dwyer Family Cookout" on his July 4th birthday. Tom was a loving husband and a devoted father. In addition to his father, he leaves his wife of 23 years, Jane E. Whitcomb Dwyer, of Brookline; three children, LeAnna Dwyer and her fiance, Ryan Hall, Lyndsey Dwyer and Evan Dwyer, all of Brookline; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Peter Coughlin, Lisa and Mark Tully, all of Pittsfield, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: Visiting hours are on Sunday, March 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m., in the SMITH HEALD FUNERAL HOME, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., in the Brookline Community Church, 2 Main Street, Brookline. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Brookline. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brookline Ambulance Association, 3 Post Office Drive, Brookline, NH 03033 or to the Leukemia Fund, Attn: Dr. Karen Ballen, c/o Massachusetts General Hospital, Zero Emerson Place, Suite #118, Boston, MA 02114. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 1, 2014.
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To the Dwyer Family,
My deepest Sympathy. Tommy always kept our class laughing! STJHS 1979
Terry Ziter Glass

March 12, 2014

so sorry to hear of tom's passing. seems we never know what life has in store for us. our deepest sympathy for a wonderful guy taken much too early. your family is in our prayers.

charlie and carol nichols

March 5, 2014

To the Dwyer Family,

My deepest sympanthy for your loss. tom was such a great guy who made each and every one of us laugh through out high school. Thanks for making our memories of high school a lot more fun.

Patti Isenhart

March 4, 2014

To the Dwyer Family,

I first want to say how blessed you all are to have had a son, brother and father that has left a awesome impression in everyone's lives. Tom was a great guy, an all-star athlete in football and wrestling and finally one heck of a comedian. He made everyone laugh and knew how to pick someone up when they were down. He actually made football practices and games allot of fun. And as he and I always joked in practice, he was the fastest guy on the team. I had the opportunity to play football with Tom for 4 years and had a blast. He will be greatly missed. So from myself and the other 9 Gregory kids and my Mom, we send our deepest condolences to all of you. Tom, thanks for the memories in High School.

J. Ezra Gregory

March 3, 2014

My sympathies to the entire Dwyer family. Tom was one of a kind and helped all of us in the Class of '79 survive with his humour and friendship.

Rick "Tet" Tetlow

Rick Tetlow

March 3, 2014

Dear Sheila and Dwyer Family,
So very sorry to read of Tom's passing. There have been a lot of years and so many miles, but I'll always remember the great times we had growing up in the old neighborhood. My sincere condolences.

Mike Wisnowski

March 3, 2014

Tom, Shelia,and Lisa,
Sandy and I want to send our deepest condolences. It is very sad when someone so young is taken away. He may be gone but not forgotten

Bob & Sadny O'Connor

March 3, 2014

Tom,
I remember Tom when he was injured in a football game and didn't make the bus.
All of us were frightened. Especially sorry because he was so young.

Jim Smith

March 2, 2014

Dear Dwyer Family,

You all would remember me as Mark Devino. Tom and I were childhood friends in the old neighborhood. I remember playing sports, fishing, and having adventures with Tom when we were young. I am very saddened by his death. I can see he lived a full life and is loved by many. I will offer prayers for Tom at church, and offer my condolences to the entire family.

Mark D'Avignon

March 2, 2014

Lisa, Sheila, Mark & Peter...you are all in my prayers...

Pam Malumphy

Pam Malumphy

March 2, 2014

On behalf of Tom F Dwyer's neighbors & friends on Nancy Avenue I am sending our condolences to the Dwyer family upon the death of an extraordinary young man. Know that we will keep you in our thoughts & prayers in this difficult time

Nancy Judware

March 2, 2014

Sheila and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. You are in my thoughts.

Cindy Prenguber

March 2, 2014

Sheila, Lisa and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.

Robbie Harrington Brassard

March 1, 2014

Lisa,Sheila and Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
Herb and Joanne Wyand

March 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Dwyer family. He will live on in our fond memories of him as a good person and friend. John and Luisa (doCarmo) Economou

March 1, 2014

Mr.Dwyer,Shelia, and Lisa, We are so sorry to read about Tom's passing. So many great memories, Tom was a great and true friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and with Tom.
Michael and Mary Dunn
Catawba, N.C.

March 1, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the very sad loss of my St Joe classmate, Tom Dwyer. He was a really good guy and I send his family my sincere condolences.

Mary Drennan Hanlon

March 1, 2014

I am so sorry to read of your brother's death. I remember the fun times we had together.

Nan Wisnowski

March 1, 2014

LISA, SO sorry to hear about your brother,I didn't know him, but if he was anything like you, then he was a great person,my thoughts and prayer's are with you at this time.

Tom Moore

March 1, 2014

To the Dwyer family, condolences on the loss of Tom. I went to school with him at St Joe and other schools in Pittsfield and will always remember him as a happy go lucky guy, full of life and energy. My deepest sympathy.

Kevin Jester

March 1, 2014

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