Name: Service for THOMAS W. DEDRICK
Start: 2015-03-05T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-03-06T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home - Sandwich

DEDRICK, Thomas W. 60, of Sandwich, passed away at home with his family by his side on February 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy (Coffey) Dedrick and devoted father of Evan and Tyler of Sandwich. Son of the late Francis and Rita Dedrick. Brother of Michael Dedrick and his wife Shirley of Medford, Carol Correia and her husband Eddie of Cambridge and Ellenmarie Donahue and her husband Kevin of Methuen. Brother-in-law of Karen Yunits and her husband Joseph of Plymouth, Edward Coffey and his wife Elaine of Revere, James Coffey and his wife Eve of Winchester, John Coffey of Norton and the late Robert Coffey. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews. Tom graduated from Matignon High School and Boston State College and worked for many years at National Grid. There is nothing Tom enjoyed more than coaching his sons and being their biggest fans, they were his pride and joy. Some of his most cherished moments were spent with his family watching Saturday matinees, enjoying all types of sporting events and taking rides to the canal. Funeral from Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, Rte. 6A, SANDWICH, on Friday at 9:30 am followed by a funeral mass at the Corpus Christi Parish, Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Sandwich at 10:30 am. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom's memory may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS DEDRICK

34 Entries

April 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss, he will always be remembered as a spirited light at the Bishop Stang Football games.

-The Dunn Family

March 18, 2015

I remember Tom for being fair but firm, generous and charming. His love and pride in his family, and compassion for others are his legacy to all who had the pleasure to know or work with him.
Sarah Ross
Customer Service, Colonial Gas

The OBrien Family

March 9, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Hold onto the memories they last forever.
Rest in peace Tom.
Love The OBrien Family from Lexington Ave, Somerville, MA. - Lois, Courtney, Greg, Erin, Shawn, Jaren and Donovan

Don Murray

March 7, 2015

I worked with Tom for many, many years and I am going to miss Tom terribly. His work ethic was exhausting to keep up with. His love for his family was very evident. All of us that have dealt with Tom know that his bark was louder than his bite, but we all loved him for just that. I am happy to have known Tom and as everyone around me will agree, he will be missed daily. Don Murray

Bill Atkinson

March 6, 2015

So sorry about Tom,s passing.Worked with him at the gas co.He did such a great job for ALS @ the Sandwich GC for Jason.I know he will be missed.Bill Atkinson

Chris Studley

March 6, 2015

Tom will be missed. I worked for Tom at National Grid. I am happy to have known him. I will always remember the way he'd peer over the top of his glasses at me and call me Christopher, not Chris. Rest in Peace Tom-

Cheryl Collins

March 6, 2015

Nancy, Tyler, and Evan, I wish I could help with the pain and loss you are experiencing right now. I will remember him by his love for all of you..each sporting or school event he attended, always so proud of his family. Please let me know if there is anything you need. With love, Cheryl, Alanna, Gregory, and Jonathan Collins

Jackie Maloney

March 5, 2015

I was sorry to learn of Tommy' s passing, my thoughts are with the family.

Joanne Maloney

March 5, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of about Tommy. The good times in Salem and Seabrook are the best memories of my childhood. The pictures are great; Tommy had such a beautiful family that will miss him as will all the Dedricks and I will too.

March 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him at the DPU and National Grid. I will always remember his respectful manner and gentle smile. I will continue to have fond memories of him.
Angela Motley - DPU Inspector

Ted, Patty, and all the kids Bancroft

March 5, 2015

We are so sorry to hear that Tom passed. He was a truly genuine, caring, and vibrant man. We will sorely miss him. We will always remember him for his unbelievable strength and determination in all things.

Beverly Purtell

March 5, 2015

Nancy, Evan, and Tyler, we are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. His deep love for each of you was always sweet to see. You were his world. While I have many childhood memories of him, my adult memories swirl around Jason's golf tournaments where he was an amazing presence to behold! He will be deeply missed. Our deepest condolences, Beverly and Jim

March 4, 2015

So sorry for your loss...thinking of you all during this time...

Annette Ragusa (Romero)

Kathy Maloney Crompton

March 4, 2015

My childhood memories are filled with the warmth and love of Tom(my) and his family. He had a smile that lit up a room and eyes to match! My sincere sympathy to Nancy, Evan, Tyler and all of his family.

Maxine Teixeira

March 4, 2015

I'm so sorry to learn that Tom is gone. I worked with him many years ago at the DPU. He was a very good man

Sheila Maloney

March 4, 2015

Dear Nancy & Family, Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. So many memories of our childhood our families being together. Please know my thoughts are with you at this time.

March 4, 2015

Nancy, Frank and I have very fond memories of Tommy. We are very sorry for your loss. We will remember you in our prayers.

Patti and Frank Enfanto (niece, Shirley and Mike)

March 4, 2015

Nancy, Tyler and Evan,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jane Olson, Jake and Samantha Santos

Joslyn Day

March 4, 2015

I worked with Tom at the MA DPU back in 1987. He was a great boss who became a good friend. He had a sense of humor and we really connected. It was a great going to work everyday to work with Tom. He later married the love of his life, his wife Nancy and then came the other loves, his boys, all he adored. He was complete with his family. I am so saddened to learn of his passing but know that he is at peace and smiling with that great smile. I will miss you Tom (Mr Dedrick). Forever in my heart.

Deb Woodward

March 4, 2015

We're very sorry for your loss. -Paul & Deb Woodward

John McGovern

March 4, 2015

Nancy, I am sad to hear of Tom's passing. I think of many happy times on Lexington Ave.
Golfing with Tom and his Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons also the Dedrick family.

Valerie Bird

March 4, 2015

To my cousin Tommy. I've spent very little time with you as an adult. As a child I remember your energy - always warm with a wry sense of humor. The times we did spend together, you consistently were that same cool guy cousin I was always so fond of. A few decades ago I took mum, Aunt Anne, to the Ghetty Museum. We bought a postcard of a 19th century man who looked exactly like you. The resemblance was uncanny. I still have it. Aunt Anne adored you and cherished being your Godmother.

Kerry Shank

March 4, 2015

Dear Nancy, Evan, and Tyler,

Tom was one of the greatest friends I've ever known and he will be greatly missed by so many. He did so many unselfish things for others, and will always be remembered for his acts of kindness. So proud of his amazing boys and the men they have become. So much love for all of you Nancy, Evan, and Tyler! Now that he's free of pain he will be looking out for all of you from a beautiful place in heaven until you reunite again.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,
Kerry Shank

Danny DiRusso

March 4, 2015

Dear Nancy, I am extremely saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Know that you are in our heart and prayers during this tough time.

Evan and Tyler, I understand words cannot express what you are experiencing right now, but remember how much your dad loved you and all that you two meant to him.

Polly Lutz

March 4, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great youth coach and mentor to the boys. Our family has fond memories of football and baseball games with yours as well as fun time visiting your beautiful home. My thoughts go out to you Nancy, and to Tyler and Evan. The Lutz family.

March 4, 2015

Dear Nancy,
We were saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. Our prayers go out to you
and your sons. May you find peace in the coming days remembering the good
times. We are also sorry that we can not attend, but you will be in our thoughts
through it all. Love, Sharon and Jim Jamerson

March 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss...Your Family is in my thoughts...Ginny Chase. I worked with Tom in South Yarmouth.

Christine Iannuzzo

March 4, 2015

Thinking of Tom's family at this difficult time. I worked with Tom at National Grid, he spoke fondly of his family so often. My condolences to toms family.

Maryellen Loucks

March 4, 2015

I gave Tom his allergy shots for many years...he was such a nice guy! Then our paths crossed again at baseball tournaments...our boys playing "against" each other. He always had a glimmer in his eye when speaking of his wife and boys.Peace and prayers to you all at this sad time.

Susan Leslie

March 4, 2015

Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's paasing--and so very soon after Bobby. So much loss all at once... Know that I hold you, your boys, and your whole family in heart and prayer at this difficult time.

Karen, Patrick and Kevin Cotter

March 3, 2015

We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Nancy, Evan and Tyler, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti Weldon

March 3, 2015

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Sincere sympathies to all of Tom's family - especially to his cherished "bride" and boys. I worked with Tom for many years - he has been and will be missed greatly.

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

March 3, 2015

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Cheryl Nydam

March 3, 2015

I am so sad to hear of Tom's passing and extend my sympathies to his family in this time of grief. We were coworkers and he always put a smile on my face with his sense of humor. He will be missed!

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