Thomas R. Patton III

Thomas R. Patton III, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2015 while traveling with his wife Pam in Australia. He was a long-time resident of Chatham, and formerly lived in Sudbury, MA. He was 75 years old. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. He served as an officer in the United States Navy and started his career as a registered representative at F.S. Moseley & Co. in Boston. After leaving F.S. Moseley, Tom joined a real estate development company and eventually formed his own real estate management company, The Alden Group, in Burlington, MA. Tom was a resident and engaged community member in Sudbury from 1969 to 1993. He was active in the Sudbury United Methodist Church, the Lincoln-Sudbury Boosters Club, the Greenwood Club, and in his spare time enjoyed running road races, coaching his childrens sports teams, and camping with family and friends. Seeking adventure and a change of pace, Tom and his family moved to Chatham in 1993 and opened the Carriage House Inn, which he and Pam sold in 1997. He was a Realtor with Kinlin Grover Real Estate until his retirement in 2014. He was active in community affairs, including the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, serving as President for several years, First Night Chatham, and Nauset Neighbors. He was a member of Chatham Platform Tennis Association, Monomoy Yacht Club, and Cranberry Valley Golf Club. Whether he was dressed up as a shark at the First Night road race or corralling volunteers at the Chatham town picture with his bullhorn, he brought energy and enthusiasm to life. Tom enjoyed his retirement with daily walks with his golden retriever Annie, reading, and visiting his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and had adventures with Pam in Alaska, Costa Rica, China and Africa. Tom continued to stay active by riding his bike and playing paddle tennis and golf. He was particularly proud of raising money for charity through the annual Sandwich to Provincetown Last Gasp Bike Ride. His 2015 ride would have been his 15th year. He leaves his wife, Pamela, his son Christopher and his wife Hylah, of Charlotte, VT and his daughter Kate Eliot and her husband Peter, of Ipswich, MA. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Beam of Sherrills Ford, NC, and her two children, Thomas Beam and Elizabeth Pirone. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Binney and William Patton and Sarah and Emma Eliot, and his beloved dog, Annie. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Chatham onMonday, April 13, 2015, at 1:00 pm. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers - capecodcharitablefunraisers.com/funraiser/lastgasp or mail to CCCF, Po.Box 362 Centerville, MA 02632.