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Thomas S. Hermes

Chicago, Illinois

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Thomas S. Hermes, age 56, of Winnetka. Beloved husband of Barbara Joyce; loving father of Margaret, Madeleine, and Thomas Hermes; devoted son of Beryl A. (nee Stevenson) and the late Thomas J. Hermes; dear brother of Jill Ann (Richard) Mahony, Kathleen (Robert) Barton, Cynthia...

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My sincere condolences to Tom's wife and childrens. I was Tom's teacher at Cutler Academy , Vermont. I retain fond memories of Tom.

Tom, Your old friend from Cutler Academy. Just got married for the 1st time. Wish you could have met my new wife. Have always missed your smiling face and funny jokes. siempre, your friend,

I knew Tom in high school in Vermont from 1967-1969. We were the best of teenage buddies then, and kept in touch over all the years. I only learned of his passing now 10 months later. It hurts to lose an old friend, yet my fond memories still remain on. To the other friends and family of Tom, my thoughts are with you. What a wonderful guy Tom always was.

Dear Mrs. Hermes, Jill Ann, Kathleen, Cynthia, Amy and Daniel,
What a wonderful family you are! Mrs. Hermes, you charmed me with your warmth and kindness. With parents and siblings as loving and caring as you all are, it is no wonder that Tom turned out to be the remarkable, funny, bright man he is. May God's compassionate love ease your pain. I hope you will give me the pleasure of having you to dinner whenever you can. Tom would tell you that I am not too bad as a hostess! My...

My dearest Barbara, Margaret, Madeleine and Tommy,
What a wonderful memory you must have of a husband and Dad who ran while battling the most formidable illness to strike humans and animals. A husband and Dad who brought tears to everyone in church when he shared what he called " a blessing", if I remember correctly, whereas most people would feel overwhelmed and sorry for themselves. Perhaps this attitude gave him the energy and desire to make the most of life, and he did just that. He...

Dear Barbara, Madeline, Margaret and Tommy,
I have just heard of your dear husband and father's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. The Hermes family has always been special to me since Madeline first came to my First Grade Class, followed by Margaret and finally Tommy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Fondly,
Sally Abrams, Manitowoc, Wi

With deepest condolences.

To Tom's Family,

What a joyful spirit...such a loss.
My prayers are with you.

Barbara,
My deepest sympathies to you and your children...I will always have fond memories of my High School and College days with both you and Tom.