Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
New London, Connecticut
Jun 16, 1952 – Mar 16, 2019 (Age 66)
Thomas Francis Bajorin, 66, of Ledyard, Conn. passed away on March 16, 2019.
Tom was born in Worcester, Mass. on June 16, 1952, the son of Stanley F. Bajorin (deceased 1966) and Genevieve M. Grigas Bajorin (deceased 2003). He graduated from Ledyard High School and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut.
After college, he volunteered with the Ledyard Volunteer Emergency Squad as an EMT until 1978.
Starting with summer breaks in college, Tom worked the loading dock at Pfizer in Groton, Conn. After graduating college, he became skilled at operating a Mass Spectrometer and worked with the legal department on patent infringement cases. Later he worked as a Principal Scientist in quality control for manufacturing. His career at Pfizer spanned over 35 years. Tom retired in 2010.
Tom enjoyed the outdoors. In childhood, he was a Boy Scout and enjoyed exploring the woods behind his parents’ house with his dog Penny. He and Sharon enjoyed finding increasingly remote vacation spots in Maine to boat and fish, later bringing along their children.
He is survived by his wife Sharon L. Bajorin, his children Neil T. Bajorin (Michael D. George), Natalie A. Bajorin (Eddie Gonzalez) and Garrett S. Bajorin. Tom is also survived by his sister Patricia J. Jones (Arthur D. Jones) of Macungie, Pa. and his sister Elizabeth M. Smolinski (Allan D. Smolinski) of Auburn, Wash. Tom leaves behind two nephews and two nieces.
Tom was preceded in death by his younger brothers Daniel R. Bajorin (deceased 2016) and Robert D. Bajorin (deceased 1997).
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM at Byles Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. in Groton. A Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday March 21, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1650 CT-12, Gales Ferry. Burial will follow at the Avery Stoddard Cemetery in Ledyard.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Read MoreI am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
March 27, 2019
To Sharon and Family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he will be sadly missed. He was a mentor to me when I joined the STAD group and I will never forget his help and suggestions while I learned the MS. He often spoke of his family, his home projects, his dogs and camping with the family in Maine. My condolences and prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Rosemary Celtruda
March 23, 2019 | Mystic, CT | Coworker
Sharon & Family,
Words cannot express the deep sadness I feel with Tom's passing. I worked with Tom in STAD back in the 80's and was pregnant with my youngest son Ryan when Neil was on the way. Looking at Neil, I felt Tom was with us at the funeral in person rather than only in spirit.
It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially one so young. It's funny how we think of age as we get older but the reality is 66 is far to young and makes me aware of how precious...
Donna Brown
March 22, 2019 | Gales Ferry, CT | Coworker
So sorry Bajorin family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a GREAT guy!!! GOD bless.
Midge Hansley-Ingalls
March 22, 2019 | Cottageville, SC
Dear Liz Bajorin Smolinski . So sorry to hear of your and your family's loss. Did not read info in time to attend either event. My thoughts and prayers are with you and wish I could give you a Ledyard hug. Janice Bogue Lehner.
Janice Bogue Lehner
March 21, 2019 | Groton, CT | Friend
Dear Sharon, Neil, Natalie & Garrett, Please accept our very deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and Dad, Tom. He was an amazingly talented and generous friend and we will miss him very much. Our memories of him will be treasured & you and Tom will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Kathy, Laura & Chuck Cicchetti
March 21, 2019 | East Greenwich, RI | Friend
To Sharon and the the Kids my condolences for your loss Use to stop by and talk to Tom when he was down by the road He will be sadly missed
Jack Clark
March 21, 2019 | Ledyard, CT | Classmate
We will miss Tom. He and his family have been some of the kindest people we have known. Our condolences to Sharon and their children.
With
Love, Joan Martin Frazer and family
Joan Marie Martin Frazer
March 20, 2019 | Norwich, CT
Garrett, Very sorry to hear the news. May his soul rest in peace.
Govin
March 20, 2019 | Friend