GORMLEY, Thomas - Of Fenton, formerly of Flint, age 87, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton,
Father Steve Anderson officiating.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Outreach.
Visitation 2-8pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 10am Thursday at church until the time of the Mass.
Thomas was born in Elphin, Ireland on September 14, 1931, the son of the late Michael and Anna Gormley. Thomas came to the United States in 1954 sponsored by his uncle, Martin Gorman. He served in the United States Army in 1956. On April 21, 1960 he became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States. On September 10, 1960, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Flynn and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2009. Thomas resided in Flint until December, 2014. He was employed with International Union United Auto Workers Region 1D OPEIU Local #494. Thomas was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 4090 in Davison, MI. Thomas enjoyed his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his Irish heritage, culture and music; watching all sports, Notre Dame Football, Detroit Tigers, all the Detroit teams and spending time at his Summer home in Lake George, MI with his family.
Surviving are children, Patrick Gormley and wife Kelley, Mary Ann King and husband William King;
grandchildren, Josh, McKenzie, Alexandra, Katherine, Liam, James and Matthew;
2 great-grandchildren, Gracie and Hannah;
sister, Nancy Butler of Elphin, Ireland;
sister-in-law, Barb Brophy and husband Jim;
and many nieces and nephews both in the U.S. and Ireland.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Beaudry, son-in-law, Michael Beaudry and siblings, Seamus, Martin John, Michael, Patrick and Mary.
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