Judge Thomas E. Dwyer Sr.

Suddenly, at age 86, of Needham. Beloved husband for 57 years of Helen F. (McCarty). Loving father of Thomas E. Jr., William J. both of Boston, Michael P. of Franklin, Janice D. Flynn of Needham, Gail D. Hume of North Hampton, NH and Kathleen Dwyer of Marblehead. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM on Saturday, Sept. 21st at 9:30 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday evening 6-9 and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend a celebration of Thomas' life at Woodland Golf Club, 1897 Washington St., Newton following the services. Memorial Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Crime & Justice Foundation, 355 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116. Late Graduate from Mission High School, Boston College Law School 1942, U.S. Army Intelligence Officer WWII, practiced criminal law from 1946-1971, Superior Court Judge from 1971-1986, Mentor and Arbitrator for Dwyer & Collora Law Firm of Boston retiring in 1997 at the age of 80. Member of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Woodland Golf Club, Newton. Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201