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Thomas S. Wilson

Falmouth, Massachusetts

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EAST FREETOWN - Thomas S. Wilson, of East Freetown, died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2007. He was 39.

Born in Falmouth, Mr. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 1990. He earned his master's degree from Lesley College in 1999. He taught elementary school in Chapel Hill, N.C., for two years and taught in Raleigh, N.C.

He relocated back to Falmouth and taught sixth grade for 13 years at the Morse Pond School. He has resided for the last two years in East Freetown.

A member of the Massachusetts Teacher's Association, he loved the outdoors, physical fitness, music, education, animals and history.

He is survived by his wife of six years, Elizabeth (Hayes) Wilson, and his mother, Shirley (Nesbitt) Wilson of Falmouth. He was predeceased by his father Valentine. He was also the brother of Laurie McNee of Hatchville, Steve Wilson of Kensington, N.H., Holly Wilson and Carrie Wilson, both of Falmouth; uncle of Catilin McNee, Scott McNee, and Casey McNee, all of Hatchville, Bill Dantowitz, Annie Dantowitz, Max Dantowitz and Ben Griner, all of Falmouth, Erika Wilson and Eva Wilson, both of Kensington, N.H.

Funeral services are private.

If desired, contributions in Tom's name may be sent to the Morse Pond School Fund, Attn: Wilson Memorial Fund, 323 Jones Road, Falmouth, MA 02540.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home of Falmouth.


This obituary was originally published in the Cape Cod Times.

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Mr. Wilson was my 6th grade teacher at Morse Pond School in 1996 (ish). He was my favorite teacher of all time and I was so sad when I heard of his passing several years ago. He was so calm, fun, and could relate to his students on a level most teachers can't. I randomly had a very vivid dream about him last night (which prompted me to look him up this morning and find this page). I will never forget him, so sorry for your loss.

Dear Julie,
We have yet to meet, but you recall we spoke about Thomas, when Thomas and me were stationed in Italy. He invited this old guy (me) to play with him in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Well, under Thomas' cool leaderhsip, we triumphed and took that awesome championship picture surrounding that trophy like guardian hawks. I'm sure you have seen it 100 times. I have that picture on my wall @ work @ FT Jackson. I look at it and ask myself 'WHY?' I well u ith tears when i...

So proud of my Army Airborne Soldier!

Hello to every wonderful person who has remembered our Thomas. He was and will forever be our "Airborne Country Boy". This year it will be 5 years Monday, August 27th, the exact day that Thomas was KIA. I miss him so very much. I wake up thinking of him and go to sleep thinking of him. I'm going to add a picture of Thomas to this remembrance page, so everyone can see his handsome face.Thank you all for honoring and remembering my son. The Proud Gold Star Mom of PFC Thomas Randolph Wilson,...

Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or...

To the family and friends of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

It's been a long time my friend since I last wrote on this wall. I want to let you know that I too will be serving in the same unit you served in when I report to Italy in the near future. Sky Soldiers!

To the family and friends of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the Family, I was Honored to read the name Thomas R. Wilson on June 20 at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, Illinois. I send my deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of such a fine young Warrior and Hero. Being a Gold Star Parent myself, I know and share your pain. Sincerely,

To the family of Pfc. Thomas Wilson:
Thomas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org