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Thomas White Obituary
Born on Oct. 4, 1947, in Barre City, he was the son of Clayton and Ellen (Fitzgerald) White. He attended elementary school at St. Monica Catholic School in Barre and was a graduate of Marian High School in the class of 1965. Following his high school graduation, he attended Johnson State College where he earned his bachelor's degree.
On Aug. 30, 1969, he married his loving wife, Linda (Robar) White, in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Virginia, Massachusetts and Connecticut. They returned to Barre in 1977 and had raised their family in their current home since then.
Tom worked for the federal government from 1969-1977 and for the state of Vermont from 1977 until his retirement in 2010.
He was a longtime member of both the Genealogical Society and the Washington County Stamp Club. Following his retirement from state government, he enjoyed volunteering at the Restore in Barre.
Throughout his life, Tom had many special interests, some of which included his love of history, collectables, his eBay business, hiking, going for walks, playing board games, doing puzzles and most importantly, spending quality time with his family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Linda White, of Barre; a son, Clayton White, of Barre; his daughter, Cara Dickerman, and her husband, Jesse, of North Clarendon, Vermont; as well as 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a brother, David White, and his wife, Katie, of Ocala, Florida, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two sisters, Dorothy Rees and Rosemary Normandeau.
A memorial service to celebrate Tom's life will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. Interment will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions in Toms name may be made to the Vermont Foodbank at www.vtfoodbank.org. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
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Michael Lawson
October 29, 2016
I worked with Tom over 10 years ago and he is one of the people I will never forget. Such a kind man with a great sense of humor. We went on a training trip together to the Boston area and he was great company on the road. He drove and we talked the whole way. It is sad to hear this news and my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Kathy Callaghan
October 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him for years at DHR. He was such a kind and generous man - always there to help out when our computers went on the fritz - which was often. I will miss him a lot.
Susan Shontelle-Smith
October 25, 2016
Tom was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with the White family at this time. He was my supervisor in State Personnel many years ago. He had a heart of gold and he loved his family very much. Rest in Peace I will never forget you.
Judy Rees
October 23, 2016
I was so sad to hear the news about Uncle Tom. Wish I could have made it to the celebration of life gathering. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Gloira Heininger
October 21, 2016
So sorry to learn of your loss. And I'm sorry not to be able to attend his service. I rarely see your family and do remember all the good times we had as kids, tho Rosemary and Dottsie were closer to me. Hello to David, it's been a long time. We should try and keep in touch. My prayers and 'sympathy to you all.
christine pecor
October 17, 2016
so sorry to hear this worked with him for years and his son clayton my prayers are with your family
Christine Pecor
October 17, 2016
deepest sympathies for your families loss. always in our thoughts and prayers. DMV team.
Penny Walker
October 17, 2016
White Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Tom was such a kind man who deeply loved his family. He will truly be missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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