Thomas F. Beggan

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Thomas Beggan Obituary

BEGGAN, Thomas F. A resident of Windham, New Hampshire, formerly of Andover and beloved husband of Peggy (Mullin) Beggan. Born in Boston on May 1, 1940, Tom was the beloved son of the late T.F. and Ethel Beggan. After being raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston College in 1962. Following graduation, Mr. Beggan joined the Navy and was onactive duty from 1962 - 1966. He remained in the reserves until 1978 retiring as a Lieutenent Commander. He worked for the Gillette Company as a Division Manager of Production and retired in 2000 after 34 years. Tom was active with St. Robert's Church in Andover and after retirement, he was a mentor in Lawrence for underprivileged high school students. In his younger years he enjoyed coaching his sons' little league teams. Tom loved the water and enjoyed boating. He spent his summers with his children and grandchildren at the family's lakehouse on Sebago Lake in Maine. He was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. Besides his beloved wife, Peggy, he leaves behind 3 children; Tom Beggan of Chester, N.H., Dennis Beggan of Windham, N.H. and Lisa Beggan Henneberry, wife of Jay Henneberry of Madison, CT, five grandchildren; Kathleen and Shaun Henneberry and Patrick, Robert and Matthew Beggan, three siblings; Robert and his wife Pamela Beggan of Alexandria, VA, Marie and her husband Gerard Donegan of Braintree, Barbara and her husband Jeff Forsythe of Marshfield and 11 nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggett's Pond Road, Andover, Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover, Monday, August 16, 2010, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be private. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen, Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642 or to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Beggan

8 Entries

Corinne Burns Kelly

August 17, 2010

Peggy, Tommy, Dennis, Lisa and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. So many memories of the cookouts, summer outings and trips to the beach together. We always had a great time. I remember how much fun we had and how much Tom enjoyed being with his family. While it is very difficult to see my parents lose one of their closest friends I will always remember Tom as someone who lived life to the fullest.

Tom Belmonte

August 16, 2010

My condolences to all the Beggan's...."Tommy B" was a great "kid" when we were growing up. Thanksgivings at Charlmont ST were always fun....not to mention Glen Echo. My best to all.
Tommy Belmonte (III)

August 16, 2010

I had the good fortune of being Tommy's classmate for three year at Dorchester High and then had the pleasure of speaking with him at our reunions. He will be missed and our reunions will never be the same.

Rest in peace, Tommy.

Lou Civitarese, Marshfield, MA

Maryann Reagan

August 16, 2010

Peggy & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I have fond memories of Thanksgiving days at Uncle Frank's & Auntie Ethel's home and 'Tommy B' & my mother watching all of the football games.

Rest in peace, Tommy.

Maryann (Belmonte) Reagan

Gerard Kelley

August 15, 2010

Peg and Family,
Tom was my mother's God child as well as my cousin so as a kid I saw him play football and baseball, as well as sing and dance in the St. Brendan shows and he was good. I helped deliver brownies and banana bread when he and Bob and Franny caddied at Coonamessett. During my mother's final years Tom took the time to keep in contact with her and I was so glad that I was able to thank him for that the last time I saw him. I know it was a sacrifice for him. His email memories of Glen Echo and Dorchester were sharp and funny.

Rest on Peace Tom, you're in our prayers with the Aunts, Uncles and cousins who have also gone.

Gerard Kelley (Arlington Texas and Falmouth Ma.)

August 15, 2010

Tom and I played football for Dorchester High School. He was an excellent and 1st string end that helped us win the the Boston District High School Football Championship, playing and beating much larger teams such a Boston Latin and Boston English. It was great to see and chat with him at our 50th reunion last year. He will be missed and thought of often. Dick (Doc) Dauksys (Ft. Myers, FL and Falmouth, MA)

Sally Rogers

August 15, 2010

I had the privilege of working with Tom at Gillette, and it indeed was a privilege. My thoughts and prayers to all the family of this wonderful man.

Jen Zakowsky

August 15, 2010

What a great picture of Uncle Tom, and such an accomplished man! I'm truly sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to all of you! I was very sad to hear of his passing. Love, Jen (Shan's friend)

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