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Thomas Henry Obituary
Thomas E. Henry III, 84, of Gilbertsville, husband of Dorothy M. (Burkhart) Henry, passed away on Sunday at his home.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Jr. and Sara L. (MacBride) Henry.
Tom was a Korean War Air Force veteran. He was a member of Falkner Swamp UCC Church in Gilbertsville, where he was a former member of the finance committee, Vaux Lodge #406 F&AM Masonic Lodge in Hamburg, a former president of the Rotary Club, a life member of the Good Fellowship Riding Club, the Frontier District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America, Hawk Mountain Council, and a retired district manger of the Boyertown District of Met-Ed.
Surviving, with his wife of 64 years, is a daughter Lisa A. Vega, wife of Osvaldo Vega Jr, of Gilbertsville; son, Clay T. Henry, husband of Lorraine R., of Millersville, MD; grandchildren, Beth A. Adams, wife of George L. Adams, Catherine L. Henry, Emily R. Copson and Michele G. Henry; great-grandson, Dillon T. Grim; and half brothers James E. Henry of Goleta, CA and Frederick Henry of Harrisburg, PA. He is predeceased by a half brother, David B. Henry.
A memorial service will be Thursday, 12:00 p.m. at Falkner Swamp UCC Church, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville with Rev, Carlton H. Borden officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial donations may be made in Tom's name to Hawk Mountain Council # 528, Boy Scouts of America, 5027 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 or Falkner Swamp UCC Church Memorial Fund, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Henry
April 22, 2013
On behalf of the Officers and Members of Vaux Lodge No. 406, Free & Accepted Masons, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, your father, and our Brother.
Sharyn Carr
April 13, 2013
Dear Clay and family,
I was sorry to read of your father's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sharyn Carr, Charleston, South Carolina
Lynn Mander
April 10, 2013
Clay. I'm so sorry. Steve let me know about your father's passing. I'll see you tomorrow.
Fred Henry
April 10, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to Dottie, Lisa, Clay and family in their loss. As my brother, he will be greatly missed.
Fred and Theresa
Ron Ziegler
April 9, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Tom Henry
Jim Henry
April 9, 2013
In memory of Tom, my big brother, with love for Dorothy and their children from
Jim, Marianne, Daniel & Linda Henry.
Denise Sellers
April 8, 2013
You will be missed!!!!
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