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Thomas Joseph Kirner Thomas Joseph Kirner, age 47 of Brookfield, passed Saturday, February 23, 2008 of pancreatic cancer. Son of the late Richard Charles Kirner and Joan Faye Kirner, he was born in Euclid, Ohio, July 20, 1960. Tommy was employed by Metro-North Railroad for more than 20 years as a locomotive engineer. He was a member of the parish family of Saint Paul's Anglican Church in Brookfield. Tommy is survived by his wife, Carol and his three children Analee, Shane and Nicolette. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Patricia Baker, Richard Kirner, Margaret O'Connell, Kathleen Rasmussen, Michael Kirner, Mary Kirner, Anne Kirner, Maureen DeWolf and their families and children. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6 p.m. in The First Assembly of God, 133 Junction Road, Brookfield. Rather than flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Saint Paul's Church, 174 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 for mission work in the Diocese of Western Tanganyika or to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 750, New York, NY 10021-0036.

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Published by The News-Times on Feb. 27, 2008.

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Rose (Nigro) Bartholomew

March 1, 2008

Dear Kirner Family;

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. My thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness.

Nancy (Greenbacker) Groves

February 28, 2008

Kirner Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.

Robert, Bridget, Bobby Kahn

February 28, 2008

Kirner Family,
Our sympathies to you.

Kevin Caffrey

February 28, 2008

My most sincere condolences for your loss.

Jerrie Devore

February 28, 2008

Carol and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Alex Alden and Jerrie Devore

Trixie, Zack, Justin & Monica Torres

February 27, 2008

Carol, Analee, Shane and Nicolette,
We will miss Tom very much. What a loving family man and fun guy he was. He always brightened up a room.

Rev. Mark Cernero

February 27, 2008

Dear Carol and Children,
Tom will be missed by all. Heaven is richer, earth is poorer and we are saddened by your loss.

Pastor Mark & Mrs. C.

Carol Eagan

February 27, 2008

Kirner Family ~ our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your memories bring you peace. ~ The Eagan Family

Ronni Edelman

February 27, 2008

Helpful, light-hearted, open, approachable, always smiling, always looking on the brighter side, fun, funny, eager to share his vast knowledge about his craft and the peripherals. He will be missed.

Riddle

February 27, 2008

Kirner family,

We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. The Riddles

Houghton College Athletic Department

February 27, 2008

Analee and family,
We just wanted you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you lean on God for His strength and peace during this time. Sincerely, The Houghton College Athletic Department

Midge and Mike Fagan

February 27, 2008

Tom will be missed by all; whomever he touched. He was a wonderful fellow worker to share some time together, he always made it seem special. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

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