Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
Jan 30, 1938 – Sep 14, 2011
Williams, Thomas F. Jr.--73, A 41-year resident of Malden, formerly of Somerville, died on September 14, 2011. Thomas was born in Somerville on January 30, 1938 and passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by family.
Thomas was the loving husband of 51 years to Ruth C. (Sherlock) and the son of the late Thomas and Nora Williams. Thomas was also the devoted father of Carole Fontaine and her husband David of Manchester, NH, Thomas and his wife Jean of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and James and his wife Tricia of Topsfield, MA. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Kristin, Erica, Katie, Taylor, Brooke, Lindsey and Patrick Williams and the great grandfather of Casen Barnaby, Jayden, Mercadey, Milyania and the late Destiny Williams. He was the beloved brother of Patricia Bennett and her late husband John of Malden. He was also the brother-in-law of Carole and James Fitzgerald of Canton, John and Jean Sherlock of Hull, June Sherlock and her late husband Richard of Bellingham and the late Mary Gillis of Canton. Thomas is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Monday morning, September 19, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church in Malden at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 18, from 3-8 p.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. Prior to his retirement, Thomas worked as an accountant for North Coast Sea Food in Boston.
Donations may be made in Thomas' name payable to Tufts Medical Center Trust, Notation: Leukemia Patient Support and Research Fund. Mail to: Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington
Ruthie,
I am so very sorry of Toms passing. Please send Tom my sympathys also.
Rhonda Lucchese-Norman
September 10, 2019 | Waltham
Ruthie and family:My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.I hope to see you soon.
Susan Furman
October 23, 2011 | Waltham, MA
Ruthie and Williams/Sherlock families the video was beautiful and very touching. The pictures you choose brought back many memories, for me. I am very sorry for your loss. God bless us all.
Tommy Murphy
September 30, 2011
Williams family, sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Over the years, I've thought about him, Patty and their parents. We lived behind them in Somerville on Linden Street. His father would drive Tommy and I to Sacred Heart school. I was a year behind Tom and have fond memories when visiting his home early mornings. My heart and prayers are with you.
Frank Caliri
September 19, 2011 | Burlington, MA
Ruthie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great neighbor and friend. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Lola,Krista & Jonathan Conti
Lola Conti
September 18, 2011 | Malden, MA
Ruthie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tommy will be missed at Ellis Haven for sure. We will remember him most for his smile. Bill & Cathy O'Donnell
September 18, 2011
Mom,
I am so grateful that my relationship with Dad was and always had been so close. And one thing I know for sure - no daughter ever loved her dad more than I loved mine. David and I love you very much and together we will keep his spirit alive.
I Love You With My Whole Heart, Carole
Carole
September 17, 2011
Ruthie,
My prayers are with you and the family. We all have such great memories to keep of Tom from Little Brown days. My love to you and the family.
~Rhonda Norman (Lucchese)
September 17, 2011
Ruthie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Tom was a remarkable man, has left me some very fond memories from the great Little Brown days and will always be well respected.
Patty Bennett
September 16, 2011 | Byfield, MA