Boston, Massachusetts
Hooper, Thomas BradleeTom passed away at his home in Cambridge, Ma on May 25. He was 76 years old.Tom grew up in Westborough and Needham. He attended Harvard College where he captained the varsity football team and graduated in 1958 with a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in English and later received a MA...
Read MoreHe was a wonderful teacher. I took several courses with him at HILR and loved them all. He had his own style which was both erudite and compassionate. He added much to the special quality of HILR.
Rhoada Wald
May 20, 2021 | Brookline, MA | Friend
I was a student of Mr. Hooper at LSRSH between 1975-1979. His classes were my favorite of them all. He taught me the love of books.
Julie Cotton-Desjardin
July 18, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Me in front of LSRHS 1970
Hoop was a great teacher and guy. He inspired and empowered his students, which I was one of, to reach for the stars. I graduated in 1971.
Annie Danese-Thomassen
July 08, 2013 | Nokomis, FL
I ran into a complete stranger a few days back in Winchester, MA. As we talked we discovered we both had attended LSRHS, I was in the class of ' 71 and she was of ' 82. We were discussing the various teachers and most were still there in 1982. I was trying to remember one of my English teachers and all I could envision was a great big SMILE! It was Mr. Hooper,we called him Mr. Hoops and he smiled every time! I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Doug Keenan LSRHS '71
Douglas Keenan
June 04, 2013 | Littleton, MA
Dear Mimi, I loved him... he inspired me. He was so young when we knew him and meant so much at the time. I'm forever grateful for having shared a tiny sliver of his life. God speed, Mr Hooper. God bless, Mimi.
Ellen Phinney-Kipfer
June 04, 2013 | Swampscott, MA
I remember Tom Well. He was liked by all the students. He will nbe missed by all.
Tom Ellis class of 1971
June 04, 2013
Tom was East Hall Director at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in the '70s/'80s. He was a strong leader and a worthy role model for teenagers.
Shirley Stahl
June 04, 2013 | Hudson, MA
Tom Hooper was one of my favorite people on the planet. He loved Auntie Mimi and his family, and most of all he loved to teach and to learn. I will never forget his kindness and encouragement as I worked to complete my college degree, which at times was not easy. Tom was also the one who fostered my love of reading, and sent me books when I was a young girl. My favorite memory is dancing the night away with Tom. Sending my love to Auntie Mimi, Tom and Andra.
Laura
Laura Matusek
June 02, 2013 | Bellingham, WA
Dear Mimi,
I am so so sorry to hear about Tom. As you know, I loved him dearly. Words cannot….
He was the most vibrant man I have ever met: an incredibly gifted reader and teacher. Amazingly kind.
I took every course he gave, even if I didn't much like the writer. He caught everyone's interest. I am heartbroken that he is gone from my life, from all of our lives. Most of all for you.
You were such a delicious couple, so wonderfully matched. I keep seeing you both...
May 31, 2013
