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Thomas McIlwaine Obituary
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Winifred (Spencer) McIlwaine; three children, Bruce McIlwaine of West Yarmouth, Heather of West Yarmouth and Amy Therrien of Worcester. He also leaves eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was born in County Down, Northern Ireland, the son of Francis and Mary (Nesbitt) McIlwaine and came to America in 1949. He attended Becker Junior College and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. McIlwaine worked as an Insurance Underwriter for Paul Revere Insurance Company before retiring.
The funeral and burial services will be private. Memorial contributions in Mr. McIlwaine's name may be made to The UMass Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605. Arrangements are under the care of LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St. To place online condolences please visit
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Peter Herard
December 4, 2008
Hi Winnie and Amy, I was so sorry to hear about Tom. He was such a really nice guy, I liked him a lot. I hope you are both doing okay.
Pete, Karen, Samantha
Bev Jungvirt
December 2, 2008
Hi Winnie & Amy, I am so sorry for your loss of such a terrific guy! We shared a few beers over the years so I drank a special one in his honor. Miss you all!
Sharon Giannotti
December 2, 2008
Hi Winnie and Amy,
I was so sorry to hear about Tom.
I hope you are both doing ok. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Bev and I had a drink the other night for Tom, she had a beer I had a Tom Collins.
.... Sharon
Kathy Mayo
December 1, 2008
I am a co-worker of Mr. McIlwaine's daughter Amy. Amy is a very loving, caring and generous person which leads me to know that her Dad must have been also loving, caring and generous. I know that you will all miss him deeply. My condolences to the entire family.
Dennis Wagner
December 1, 2008
Dear Winnie,
Linda and I want to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Tom will always be remembered fondly to the Paul Revere family. Our sympathy.
Dennis & Linda Wagner
Rose Kendall
November 30, 2008
Dear Winnie.
Extending my sincere sympathy to you and family on the loss of your husband Tom.
(Administrative support, Sally Freeburn's Dept.)
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