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Tom Jr
December 10, 2024
I recall December 10, 2004 like it was yesterday. The previous night I spent in Mt Auburn Hospital till 11pm writing my Dad´s elegy and reading it to him multiple times. I knew it was hours at that point. The next day I brought Mom to all the places (no need to expand), and outside of Greg´s Restaurant around 130 pm I received the call no one ever wants. My Dad at age 66 had passed and my daughter was there with him. It was the hardest day of my life.
So much has happened the last twenty years it could never be written in a post. So I won´t try.
I can say this for certain, I am grateful for what I had and have. My parents above all else brought me up to be gracious, thoughtful, respectful, caring and to be all in for your family. I try my hardest to do this everyday.
For so many who never got to meet him, I can only say I wish you had. He was smart, a great story teller (he stretched the truth), read the Globe and Times, knew obscure facts about everything, finished crosswords every day. He was long winded to say the least. He was heartbroken the Braves left town, (I think he was until the end) I believe he hated the Patriots, loved the Red Sox and Celtics. We thankfully got 84,86 and of course 2004 to share. He also time checked commercials, kept track of the weight of cans, his gas mileage dating back decades, Red Sox magic number, and logged his Blood pressure daily for 10+ years(I have these notes somehow). Most of all he gave his family all he had, the best he could and anyone in the circle knew it.
Dad I miss you. Life is really good but it would be better with you here.
Teri
December 11, 2022
I was so blessed to have Tom in my life. if you ever met him and spent time with him you are also blessed. there are no words to say what a wonderful Man he was. he was a wonderful teacher of life. He is in my heart always . <3
Tom
December 10, 2022
18 years. You are missed every day.
Patty Bickham Parker
December 6, 2022
I remember fun times at the Cottage and our long talks he is so very missed
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
Tom Jr
December 10, 2021
17 years is a long time and this anniversary always makes me sad. What I miss and what you didn´t see is a list 10,000 words long.
But 2021 is a different time and I think being thankful is better than being sad, so I am beyond grateful for the time I had with you. I will recall the happy times, and the joy we had after I graduated high school, had children, bought my first house, bought the cottage, seen the Red Sox win .... So many more times we enjoyed together.
tom hannon
June 16, 2019
Thinking of you today! HAPPY Fathers Day!
Dolly Hight
December 11, 2016
Tom,
It's been 12 years, yet each year seems longer and gets harder for everyone. Your wife, my sister Edna still has the youngest heart and takes pride in Tom and loves his new wife Linda. She adores her granddaughter Kelli and grandson T, she is so proud of the both of them. Oh and your great grandson Justin is so smart you wouldn't believe it, he gets that from you I'm sure. Kelli is having a little girl, and they all wish you were here to watch them grow. Tom that are a wonderful family and share so much together. They keep themselves very healthy. Kelli runs with Tom, it's amazing. I'm lucky I can walk. It turns out I'm one of the lucky ones. November 1st I was deemed one year cancer free. I prayed so hard that would have been your legacy too! I wanted you to know that there is not one of us who do not think of you. Every time David takes a history test, he says Tom would have loved to take this test.
Tom, I love and miss you so much.
Dolly
Building sandcastle
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Escape the cape 2016. Thomas participated in this race, road his bike with Linda's team. I finished 1:05
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Olympic triatholn. Incredible experience!
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Finishing escape the cape
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Got to run a race with Kelli, Thomas, Larry and John (Heather's fiancé) very fun day!
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
We swam across New Bedford harbor and raised allot of money for buzzards bay
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Red Sox game! They were good until thee end.
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Olympic finish
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Falmouth road race ... historic event
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Spartan race at with Thomas Fenway park
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Our little buddy having ice cream
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Edaville rail road
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Look who is having another baby!
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Linda's new business
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Vacation! Florida keys!
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Another road race! This was a big one too lots of people and we got to run with the Hoyt's. Probably Kelli,s last race for a while
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Goofy Justin!
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Halloween
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Us at the Keys
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2016
Edna Hannon
April 4, 2016
Hi My Love,
Just wanted to say hello and to say your on my mind and in my heart.
I am housebound (recovering from pneumonia) on this day of April 4th with snow falling..unbelievable.. The cape had snow yesterday 50mph winds looks like the same today.. and the red sox opening day is Monday. Tom, Kelli and Larry are going to the game together hoping its a a wonderful year for the Red Sox.
Kelli and Larry bought a new home in Newton, NH its quite beautiful. wishing them so much Happiness. I had a fun sleepover. Justin just loves his yard and the freedom, saw a picture of him riding his jeep..hands in the air..lol !!He is a pure joy! Just love this family xoxo
Tom and Linda are putting the furnishing touches to their new offices in the beautiful Victorian home they bought in Wareham. Closet to their lovely beach home in Onset. Honey, they are so busy with working, building the business, home, exercises, and still fine time for family and friends they both are amazing and I love them both so very much! !
I had breakfast with Thomas about a month ago. he is very busy with his life. He is still into his beautiful music and has a nice girlfriend. would love to see more of him! I just love him xoxo
We just came back from Patty's wedding in Texas she married a very nice guy Mr. Parker. Teri, Maureen and George also attended the wedding.
I try to stay in everyone s life as you know me.
Planning a trip to Canada sometime this summer. Kevin is also coming to visit us this summer staying with all of us at different times.
I am still working very little and enjoying life!
I miss and love you every day of my life. I wish you were here to enjoy the family and see how happy and amazing our family is.
I have recently lost a few very dear friends hope they stop in to say hello. Two beauties honey have fun xoxox Robyn and Tina. Praying for our family for good health results.
I love you .
Your Loving Wife
December 10, 2015
Hi Tom,
So much has gone on this year! Your son constantly amazes me in his accomplishments! He is amazing! We had a scary year with Dolly's health issues , however as always my Big Sister as always is there as she is for everyone of us! I Believe you got the best of the best with her! I know she got the best of the best with You! You have left a wonderful legacy with your son and grandchildren and great grandchildren. You will forever be my hero and my heart. Much Love Teri
Dolly Hight
December 10, 2015
Hi Tom,
Some great pictures your son has sent in this year. I'm so very proud of the man he has become and you would be too. My sister Edna you wife has been my savior this year. I battles a small breast cancer, I was one of the lucky ones, at least I feel and believe I am going to be fine. The whole family supported me, and ironically, all of my sisters and brothers were together the day I got the news. God put us together for a reason and I will always be grateful. But Edna was my saving grace, she came to see me weekly and wrote me beautiful cards with angels and I honestly would not have gotten through this without her. So much sadness and guilt for my lifestyle which my daughter believes caused this and I will forever feel guilty. Since I have this second chance that you did not get I will do my best to take care of myself. Kelli and Larry are just lovely parents, kelli's thankful for everything these days, takes nothing for granted! What a woman you would be proud! T, I wish I got to see him more, and it's my fault I need to make for effort, but I hear all the wonderful things he does, cooking and he's a wonder musician and just a really good person. I will make it an effort to go see him more in 2015.
Love and miss you so much !!! Your sister-in-law Dolly
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Year 11.
Dad,
My annual tradition continues. Let me tell you that 2015 was another interesting year and one I wish you were here to enjoy with us.
The highlights -
A 10 day trip to California for Linda and I. We drove the Pacific Coast Highway from LA to San Fran. It was incredible. We took 10,000 pictures and could have taken 10,000 more. The views were breathe taking. The food was incredible. We got to see otters (within a few feet), sea loins, drive in a covertable, water falls into the ocean, amazing sunsets, I could go on and on but if I had gone there as planned when I was 18, I never would have come back.
The business is doing well. It is nice to have it back.
Linda and I continue to enjoy life so much. She is a true spark plug. We have made great friends in Onset, and have a nice balance of family, kids and special times with Justin.
So I am now all in on this triathlon life. I completed a TRI at Ted Williams camp. I finished in top 10 in my age group. It was really amazing and hit 32 MPH on my bike! It was very cool. I did somewhere north of 14 road races/Tri's this year and I have begun my quest for Kona. (Really any full ironman will due). 140.6, 2.4 Swim, 112 Bike, 26.2 Run, not sure I will ever make it but I want it. Hopefully by the time I am 50.
I ran a 4 races with Kelli including a half marathon. We also got to go to a red sox game and sit on top of green monster. It was a very cool day. She is moving up in career and doing really well. Happily married in Amesbury.
I got to have Thomas Here for a few days and we had a blast, I see him when he has some time. He is playing in a band, working and has a new girl. (so guess where we feel :-)).
Justin is an amazing little boy. One I wish you really got to meet.
Mom is still Mom. She is the apple of everyone's eye. She still goes to my events even a swim practice. She is happy but misses you.
My new extended family has also become something I have gotten to fully embrace and enjoy. In Laws, nieces, nephews, they have become true treasures in life.
For the record you missed absolutely nothing with the 2015 Red Sox. They now have a true baseball man so we shall see how that goes.
The Patriots won ANOTHER superbowl. Tom Brady is possibly the greatest winner other then Bill Russell in Boston sports history.
Some family members have had some challenging health issues. That has not been happy news.
Well, as I close this year in review, let me tell you, you live within me every day. All you taught me is still in my thoughts and everyday actions. So thankful I had you as my Dad.
I will be adding more pictures from California soon.
Love, Tom Jr.
Kelli and I after half marathon
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
8 is enough
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Kelli, Steven and me after Yanke Home Coming Race
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Linda and I
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Linda, Justin and I before YMCA 5K
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Mom and I before Escape the Cape
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
Justin finishing his first mini Triathlon on our beach
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2015
patty Bickham
December 10, 2014
My awesome brother-in-law i think of you often all our talks when sis worked late so miss you and our conversations love Patty
December 10, 2014
Hi my Love,
How I miss you and your smiling face always with a Good Morning Sweetheart! I carry your memories in my heart always and forever! .
A little history on the year gone by:
My life has been happy and quite full with fun loving family events, friends, functions, and even put in a little accounting work here and there.
Our Son and grandchildren are quite the active healthy group, They are having a great time at the gym, running, biking and swimlmg running races even Linda they also had Justin running with them. I try not to miss any of these great times.
Tom took me to the Appleton Cooking show for my Birthday, we had a great time together making Old fashion Apple Pear Pandowdy. So much fun !!! reminded my of you watching Julia Child cooking, you so enjoy her shows.
We had a very nice Thanksgiving this year both with the kids and Linda's family, my heart was filled with joy!
As you know, Tom has started up his distribution business again and he is quite busy and happy and I get to see him for a sleepover once a month.. Lucky me!!!!
Linda will take care of all his book work, they work well together and have a happy and fun life together.
Our grandchildren are quite happy and busy with their lives.. I love seeing them whenever they are free or every chance I get.. I am still the same person my love, ALWAYS FAMILY COMES FIRST!!!
We have had a lot of fun family and friends visits this year, Three new babies to be borned , Roberts daughter Jezzie, Dolly's girls, Michelle and Marie familes are still growing.
Christmas Shopping is just about finished also my wrapping. Getting ready to decorate the house for the holidays and family times.
I still love my quite time sitting out on the porch with a good book while glancing up at the birds feeding, rabbits, squirrels, and the little chipmonks.
Our car is still going strong,I listened to you well, Midas is still looking out for me.
Well love, I am sending you the biggest hug. I miss and love you every day of my life.
Your Loving Wife
December 8, 2014
Tom, I cannot believe it has been 10 years…. Uncle Tom would be so proud of you and your accomplishments. I know he is looking down on all of you and so proud at the legacy he and your mom started! You have a beautiful family Tom… You have so much to be proud of and I know that Uncle Tom would have really loved Linda a lot… she and you bring out the best in each other..
Uncle Tom, we all miss you so much… you truly made such a positive impact on all of our lives and I will always be grateful to have had the time I did with you. Love you always
Rhonda
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
A decade has passed.
Dad,
Continuing with a tradition i started 9 years ago here is a recap of the last 365 days.
I guess back to the future would describe it in some ways. I went back into the delivery business. I know I can't believe it either but it has always treated me well.
I successfully completed, 2 Triathlons, 6 5k's and a Marathon Relay. Linda and her sister and husband did the first one with us, it was incredible. It was the hardest thing I ever did, but for some reason we did another one, and now I am thinking Full Ironman 2016. Yeah. I got to run races with family, friends and started new traditions with Kelli and Larry running races on Thanksgiving. Who knew I would do this . . .
Whats on tap for 2015, Half Marathon, Half Ironman, and Century Bike Ride who knows maybe Boston training. It is fun doing these events and really fun doing them with family and friends.
Linda and I get to steal Justin a weekend every month and he is a treasure. It is a new adventure all the time. He is smart, fun, and thoughtful.
Linda and I have had a fun year visiting many new places, and continuing to enjoy our busy but fun life together. Still live on Cape, it is interesting down here. As I have said for 5 years it is too bad you never got to meet her.
Mom and the kids are doing good. I look at those kids and feel I did something right, they are independent and handling their own lives very well.
Mom is still coming to all my events I am thankful for that. She is doing good and still working away.
I miss you everyday and these days I am more like you then I ever thought I would be. All in all, that is not a bad thing.
An Irish Toast for Dad . . .
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Love, Tom Jr.
Justin and Linda's First 5k May 2014
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
Thanksgiving 2014
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
Ipswich Cooking Class November 2014
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
King Richard Fare 2014
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
Myles Standish Relay
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
Escape The Cape May 2014
Tom Hannon
December 7, 2014
Dolly Hight
December 12, 2013
Tom,
I thought about you all Tuesday, but was in State of the Company meetings and forgot to take my laptop home to write.
Yesterday I was at our DSS Office and picked up Heather for our first holiday shopping. "Late this year" But one thing I know in my heart and soul is how much I love you and miss you!
You were a one in a million guy, and always took out the time to listen to my stories, David's and my 4 daughters, you are very special to them and we keep you in our conversations... Lots of changes over the past 9 years, I'm sure you've seen them all, so I won't go through them. Like Teri said please hug mom & dad, and Muggie too.
Love and Miss You Always Dolly
Rhonda Stone
December 10, 2013
Uncle Tom, I cannot believe its been 9 years… We all miss you very much and when we talk about you, it is with such warmth in our hearts. You touched so many lives in so many ways… I will forever be grateful to you and Auntie Edna for being there for my mom when she needed you most.. I feel blessed because I know I had the best God Father in the world ! You always had great words of wisdom for me whenever I'd ask for your advise. I miss those baby blue eyes and great big smile of yours, but I take comfort in knowing that you are with GOD and he is taking care of you now… Love you Uncle Tom.
Teri
December 10, 2013
Tom, There is not a day that goes buy that I don't miss you! You taught me so much in life and you have the kindest and most forgiving heart I have ever known in my life!I didn't get to see you as often as I wanted because of life but I know you know how much you meant to me! I am so thankful for our last summer together in Wareham! I thank God daily for that :)I love and miss you so much and wish somany people in this world had your spirit. I was thinking about going political but then thought wisely lol! See!!! I cry then I think again and grin :) That is another reason why you are so loved :) Hug My Mom and Dad please!
December 10, 2013
Hi my Love,
9 very long years has past and your still always with me. My heart is heavy missing you. I can stillsee that wonderful smile you always give me to cheer me on.
Our family has been very busy working, getting on with their lives. I get to see them as often as I can
and you know me its never enough.. I was always selfish that way.
Tom & Linda live at the cape (onset my very favorite place) all those Saturday night cruise we took with our company whoever was visiting at the time WHat fun times we had.
We traveled to Canada twice(PEI) this year. Caught a bug from Dolly was sick 5 to 6 weeks and unfortunately passed it on to a few people. traveled a few long week ends down the cape, Maine and Vermont.
Patti, Parker and her girlfriend came to visit us for a week.
Amy, got married it was a beautiful wedding.
Teri, Bob and Kevin came for a visit. Kevin spent a few days with us, was very sick still is. Wishing him well.
Went to Justin 3rd Birthday Party. He had a great time taking pictures of everyone.. His Aunt Julie bought him the camera. He is a very smart little bundle of joy.
Tom and Linda are having a fun time your son riding the coasters.. the photos were great.
Thomas had Thanksgiving with us. It was so nice to have him here.
We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend ahead dinner and play (A Christmas Carol)with Tom, Linda, and her parents. so looking forward to a fun time together.
Kelli is very busy with her work and bringing up Justin so we don't get to see each other often. Her and Larry are into running races and getting healthy.
Babysitting Justin for a few hours Sunday.. We are making his special cookies together..So looking forward to having him for myself.
Our Son is amazing as always..him and Linda are always asking if help is needing We don't get to visit often but we text or call each other.. I can see your face with everyone starting from age 3 has a cell phone texting and talking while walking down the street, in stores, driving car, you would have not been a happy camper. haha I laugh every time I look at the cell phone I think of what your reaction would be. NOT GOOD !! haha
We had a grand time together Tom, Linda and myself raking all the leaves in our yard... They are bike riding and walking a lot and look fantastic. I am doing well and still driving your 2000 Dodge Neon hehe my boss at Midas takes good care of our car... He said It has at least another 100, before any major problems come about.
I could go on and on but I must leave you now .. talk with you again soon.
I Love you..
Teri Stone
December 10, 2013
OMG! I have always had such a hard time with this because doing this would mean I have to accept you are not here :(. I can't tell you how much I miss you because You taught me a lot about just Knowing what caring meant! I have cried so may tears and I know you are going to give me that disapproving look about any tears, however I will be OK with that! I love you with all my heart and you are and always have been the best person in my life other than my husband! I miss you daily and the world is at a loss without you here! My heart always!!!
Kelli
December 10, 2013
Hi Papa,
As 9 years has come and gone, your wisdom and my memories of you continue to live inside of me. I speak of you often to Justin and Larry. I wish you could have met them both.
I told T last night when he was over that it would be 9 years today since we lost you. I talked to him about the day at the hospital, and he had asked me lovingly why our relationship was so special. I couldn't really answer that. I do not know what it was that impacted me so strongly, or why your loss has left a piece of my heart so empty. Maybe it was the fact that I always knew what to expect from you, or that you would always find a way to brighten a bad day. Maybe it was the way you would always wait for me before you ate dinner when I came to visit or that you would always have a bag of peanuts to feed the ducks. I am not really sure what it was, but for T, he was just getting to know you before you left us and I hope that for him, you can live on through all of our stories about you.
We all miss you, very much. I can't help but spend today thinking of your bright smile, and your belly laugh and your long winded answers to...everything. December 10 will never be the same. It will always be the day that we lost you, but I hope you know that in loving you and in knowing you, we all gained an incredible amount.
So long, Papa.
December 10, 2013
Tom Hannon
December 10, 2013
Dad,
9 years.
In a year words are hard to use to describe, I will use one word as you would that has several meanings but also means nothing specific - fascinating.
The High's –
The Red Sox somehow won a world series . . . it goes to show talent does not equate to winning it all. There is something else.
We spent one weekend a month with Justin, we have 10,000 pictures, videos, and memories to last a lifetime. It is incredibly special.
Linda and I traveled – Naples, Everglades, Disney, Melbourne, New York twice, Vermont, New Hampshire, Octoberfest, Saratoga, Lake George, road trips, and we have had a blast doing so many things. To say we had fun would be an understatement.
I have an equal partner and it is damn cool.
The Nest is empty now, and for the first time in my life I had no one to take care of. So I made an investment in someone that I have ignored for so long. Me. I dabbled, but with no trama to cure, no lives to save, it was time to figure some things out. I can't explain the weight that has been lifted off my shoulders but if you could ever picture a 2000 pound invisible weight – that was it.
I am blessed with a few fantastic friends. I only wish you knew them.
Mom is doing very well.
Training for a triathlon – which out to be interesting.
We live on a beach.
The Low's –
We lost Disney, he still is with us in spirit and ashes. We miss him, he was such a good dog. The math is fuzzy but I think he was 14 years old which is pretty old for a Corgy.
Living so far away from Mom and the kids is hard. I don't see them much for our family but for others it could still be considered a lot.
The career fog that has haunted me since I sold FPD – I think I need to go back to what I was good at.
Sold the house in Amesbury with my Baseball Field – never got the game of catch.
So many things I did not listen to make sense to me now. I bet you would smile fairly widely to know I feel that way . . . I hope everyone else drops by to check in today and tell you their annual story. I will toast you tonight at a Irish Bar somewhere Dad.
Love,
Tom Jr.
Edna Hannon
December 11, 2012
Goodmorning love, I forgot to light you a candle last night.. We can pray together for all our family.
December 10, 2012
Hi my love,
Another year gone by ....at the present moment a song now playing softly "Your always on my mine" I can see us sitting together with that irish grin on your face.. "I loved it". Memories are precious and never seem to leave us.
One year in our new home lots of entertainment from family and friends. Still going thru stuff that should have been long gone.. I feel like one of the hoarders well not that bad as yet!!!!no comment from you Mr Hannon "one bag in" "one bag out"
The Dodge Neon is still running smoothly and is in ..excellant condition. I followed your rules with top maintenance and with help from Joe Gardner at Midas(my client he is the best).Takes very good care of our car..110M miles plus and runs like a champ.
Some more news...iM sure you remember my knees bothering me after Richard Simmons cruises and curves which I overdid knee bends. Due to all the above I had knee surgery in mid June and still mending slowly with results of good news NO PAIN. Hoping to Dance at Amys June wedding and Dance pounds aways .
Took a trip to see Teri in Florida a week of pure sister time just the two of us. relaxing and fun time.
Dick and I flew to Milwaukee in October to attend Ed Hannon JR. wedding had a grand time.
It was soon after our sons beautiful fun May wedding. Both the boys deserve true happiness. Linda and Bonnie are quite the fun girls ..never a dull moment keeps the boys on there toes. haha
Thanksgiving gone by not all of us were together sadly...wish you were here to help out.
Tom is getting ready to close on the Amesbury house another closed chapter.
He is truly happy with his married life and his new career he bubbles.. Living down the cape I will have to wait and see. I remember once May came you couldnt wait to go to Wareham but once October came you ran back to the city. BUT They live right on the water Onset Bay simply breath taking beautiful. Sun Rise-Sun set..which may make a big difference we shall see...Tom did there place over and the photos are beautiful . You know our son always doing a marvelous job...linda is a great helper.
We just went to The Flanagan Christmas Party at Richard Stone new home in Ayer. We had a wonderful family time.
Kelli, Larry and Justin are doing fine. Justin is so full of fun and a beautiful redhead and is going into the "t....." twos.. he is a pure joy. Thomas is really happy and doing well. Plan on taking him Christmas shopping and a trip to Franks Steak house. Boy did you ever spoil our son those grand children of ours with fancy restaurant and good food. Now I have to takeover. haha such fun.
I had a sleepover at Dollys yesterday and didnt sleep well broncitis once again has set in..Doctors visit this week than I will be as good as new.
Saying goodnight for now..
I Love you.
Kelli Fowle
December 10, 2012
Papa,
I wasn't sure if I was going to write today. In many ways I feel like I am always talking to you, so writing in here seems too public. But, nonethless, I couldn't make this the first year I didn't write on the anniversary of the somber day that we lost you.
Life is not the same as it was 8 years ago. In many ways, all of our lives are better. Happier. Even if we have moved into different directions, we have all been able to discover and relish in who we really are. I have learned to treasure each moment and each opportunity as an experience to learn from, and to grow with.
You are often in my dreams. We are at tremont street, and it is always the night time. Grammy is in the living room and you are "floating around". So many times I wake up and feel rewarded, like you were really there with me for those moments as I slept. It is refreshing to share this time with you, and I hope that you are there too.
Thank you for all that you have taught me, and for your wisdom that continues to live on. Each one of us have remembered you in special ways, and we have each taken what you have taught us in one way or another and used it to make valuable choices, to guide us through difficult times and mostly just to seek comfort in.
Although, life has gone on, and I am settled happily in a marriage and a family I still miss you terribly. I miss your belly laugh, your "dog like" ear scratch and walking the river.
Whenever we take Justin to feed the ducks, I remind him of you and all the times you took me, and all the times I ate the peanuts on the way. :)
Rest easy, Papa. You are missed.
Till next time..
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2012
Another year . . . 8 years.
I am thankful for a great year.
This past year we got to see Justin turn 1;
Mom bought a house traveled to Canada, Texas and Florida
Linda and I got Married - it was a great time!
I learned how to dance
We experienced Duval Street
We snorkeled in the ocean
T graduated High School
I remodeled another house
T went to college
Then T got a job instead
We moved to The Cape
We sold the Amesbury or as you said Shamesbury House
We started new careers
The Red Sox went back to normal
The Pat's choked in another Superbowl
Disney almost passed away but continues to live on
I learned some important life lessons.
Life is good Dad . . . wish you were here still but I remain thankful everyday I had you.
Your favorite son :-)
Dolly Hight
December 7, 2012
Tom, I can't believe it's been 8 years, Edna is picking me up so we can sit by your site for a while and talk to you. Last night the girls and I were talking about you, and how much fun they always had when you would come by to visit. We all miss the hell out of you. I know Tommy told you he married Linda this past year. She seems like a lovely lady. I hope you are watching over us. Please know you are always in our hearts and prayers.
Love Dolly
December 10, 2011
December 10, 2011
Hi My Love,
How I miss you, your always in my thoughts and close to my heart. 7 long years is a lifetime with so much happening in all our
famliles.
I am sure you have touch base with Ann and Eddie. Hope you and Ed are not starting a polical rally...behave!!! .Aunt Lorraine is holding up pretty good we share laughter,tears and hugs..We are celebrating Lorraine's birthday today than off to the Family Christmas Celebration at Michelle & Arthur's which we all look forward to..Always the best are our family times together. Wish you were here with us. Everyone will miss you especially your clock watching after 3 hours visit limit and how your wife dodged you for yet another 20 minutes..haha
Our family is something to be happy and proud of my love..Tom is so very happy ,Linda is a gem and so good for our son( two peas in a pod) they even take dancing lessons together ..She cares deeply for our family.
Tom and Linda work very hard together on Tiom's Baseballpage its amazing you would love to have been part of it..
Kelly and Larry are so very happy with our great grandson Justin who is a prize..with THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF RED HAIR...he is amazing and so full of fun..You would spoiled him soo . They are such wonderful parents I am so proud and happy. Its also wonderful watching our son being a grand parent he glows as his father did with our grandchildren. .Kelli and Larry have a beautiful condo on the lake..Iremember you loved that lake walking Kelli and Thomas down the water...
Thomas is growing up to be quite a young man, still into his beautiful music , He has a band and is enjoying it all. He is going to school works 4 days and also has his license.
and a little girlfriend..so he is a very busy young man. Graduation is not far away...He is thinking of becoming a music teacher..He would make a great teacher..
We are so lucky to have such a beautiful family ...I wish you were here to enjoy it all.
Well for me..I have been a very busy women traveling about since your passing..Still working pt(4days a month) for a few clients...
I have followed most of your advice except(quiting work).
I man a nice man (Dick Deveau) a year and half ago thru friends and his niece Nicole who worked with me at Master Printers.
You know how your wife liked to travel the world.. well sweetheart thats what she has been up to.
Dick loves traveling and people so we had the same likes in common. ... You made me promise to always be happy enjoy life and not be alone...I am doing just that and am happy.
We bought a home together and will be moving in soon.
I will write again..I miss and love you every day of my life. Your Loving Wife .
Tom Hannon
December 9, 2011
Dad,
Seven years ago today we had our last conversation. It was about the first time I drove a car. That night you also woke up from sleeping to reach out and hold T's hand. I recall it well.
The next day I am sorry I avoided going to hospital, I took mom out to make all the arrangements and you were gone before I went back. It was so hard to look at . . .
Seven years is a long time. So much has happened, nothing more important than the other. There are 3 new people I wish you could of had the pleasure of meeting. Larry, he treats your grand daughter as good as any man could treat a woman. Their son, Justin, oddly he has red hair. He is almost 1 now and he is a little tank. It is incredible to watch he grow. Being a grand parent is a whole new world.
Lastly, I wish you could of met Linda. She is a great woman, we are kindered spirits it is amazing to find such a person you connect to on every level. After having failed at marriage once, I never thought I would do it again. It is amazing though how one person can change your life. She reminds me allot of Mom. That same feisty energy, hard worker, and a great person. We are getting married in a spiritual place(not a church! but a location known for its spiritual connections), maybe they will let you in that day too.
My boy is 6 months away from graduating High School, a journey that began in 1985 is almost complete, not that parenting is ever over but I will have seen both kids into adulthood. No small feat. I tried my best, didnt always get it right but who does . . .they are good kids.
I wish you were here to be part of The Baseball Page, god you would love talking baseball with us. I still say Mays was more valuable than Ruth btw. If Mays played in different ball park and didnt miss two years to the service he would of hit more homeruns, he was a better fielder, base runner and many people think he took Ty Cobb's place as the number 1 . . . just saying :-)
Miss you always, but thankful I had you.
Tom, Jr.
Rhonda Stone
December 8, 2011
Uncle Tom, I can't believe it's been 7 years... Time goes so fast. Your family has grown, you have a beautiful great grandson, Kelley married a wonderful man, thomas is quite the musician and grown up to be such a handsome man. And auntie edna... Well she is traveling like crazy - no surprise..:). She just purchased a home and is so excited and we are all so excited for her. She speaks of you often and I know misses you so much like we all do. She said she has a picture of you me and her at my graduation that she is giving me and I can't wait ! You know uncle tom, I never had the opportunity to thank you in person for being there for my mom when she was pregnant with me. If it weren't for you and auntie edna who knows where we would be today.. I love you and miss you and want you to know that I was so blessed to have you for a Godfather - you were a one of a kind and I will cherish you in my heart always
Love always
Rhonda
Princess
December 7, 2011
I miss you papa. Your anniversary is coming up and my heart is so heavy. I miss our talks, driving and walking
through Cambridge. I wish you could meet Justin. He has red
hair and is full of personality. There are so many signs that he is our gift from you. I love you papa, and I'll be thinking of you on Saturday.
March 7, 2011
Dad,
I wish you were here. Selfishly to see everything that has happened since you left us far to early.
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you.
You would of enjoyed this weekend.
Tom, Jr.
Michelle Hannon
November 9, 2010
Hello, Senior. It has been quite a while since I have written to you. Lots of things have happened since you have left us. Our beautiful daughter is about to become a mother. Can you believe that, Senior. Remember how she always said she did not want children? And I would joke with her that I did not put her on this earth to never make me a grandmother. How funny things changed. Your grandson is quite the musician. Growing in all ways. So proud of him. Tom and I shared a great life together, many great memories never to be forgotten. You would be so proud of him as always. Your sweet wife. She is amazing. Traveling here and there. Nothing new I know. But God Bless her. I miss you Senior. Have been thinking about you a lot.
Always in my heart.
Your daughter in law.
Tom Jr
July 5, 2009
This year alone you missed Kelli graduating BC (BC Dad!), the opening of a Baseball Field, Kelli and Larry's Shower, my first semister in College, T playing High School Baseball, publishing a book and many other things.
I wish you were here to see all these things. These events are missing you Dad.
Thanks for our meeting on Fathers day, I know you could here me.
Dolly Hight
April 2, 2009
Tom, I miss you so much, I see you as if you were here right now. I must say your granddaughter is amazing, everything she does, everything she writes is so beautiful, it makes my cry happy tears. You would be so proud. Being seeing you in 20 or 30 years, I'm sure you will not have changed a bit.
Kelli
April 1, 2009
In my dreams I see you, In my heart I hear you
Yet without you I remain
In my memories I laugh for the times we shared are fresh
Yet without you I remain
Tell me what you'd say
If The past is a fate in which we are condemned to repeat,
How can I protect the future with what the past has held.
Your unspoken advice becomes wiser.
I need you to tell me with the softness of your heart, reach out just one more time. I'm listening.
Tom Jr
November 12, 2008
The end of a season
A true moment of happiness and sadness comes all in a moment. The moment of the last out of the last game of the season. You are happy for a champion, maybe it was your team or maybe it was another's. There is always somebody to be happy for, maybe even yourself.
A season always starts with promise, as spring fills the air and you have hopes that this will be the year. Weither it be Little League, High School, Softball or your favortie MLB Team. Spring is eternal with long days filled with sun, as the snow and cold have finially left us. The grass is growing, plants are in bloom and most things in the world seem better.
April rolls around and the first pitch of the season is thrown. You healed over the winter and are ready for another season yourself with your body or your cheering heart. The sound of a ball hitting a leather mitt and the snap and pop of a crisp game of catch. The click of a well hit ball and cheers from the crowd. If you start out hot or cold you still have 5 months to go and in April it seems like a lifetime.
May and June bring the nicest days of the year. With warm afternoons and nights a little cool. The tree's fill in with leaves and your hitting your stride in the season. Your beginnning to realize either how good or bad your team is and what you need to work on yourself. The balls go a little longer on warm days then cool.
July and August are the dog days of the season for sure. But they are also some of the best days of the year. A Warm night at the ball park, sharing a beer with a friend, Spouse or child(over 21 of course) is a right of passage for all parents. The hot dogs taste a little better and the hope of a summer run is still eternal. Your season has hit its stride now, your seeing the ball well and you faced every pitcher more then once. The warm weather keeps you loose and smiling and there is still what it seems to be alot of ball left. The days are getting shorter in August and a slight weather change happens as it gets a little cooler at night towards the end of the month.
September, this is the month when the season, is becoming a little bit more about business. The seasons is closing and it is winning time. The games mean a little more. Your either up by a few or down by a few. Each at bat and pitch seem to count a little more these days. The day light is lessoning and nights are cooler and it takes a little while longer for it to warm up in the morning. The first signs of Autumn come as some leaves turn shades of yellow or red. If your a fan you are hoping your guy can get a big hit and win the game! If your playing you know it is now or never before the season ends. It is winning time!! It seems every day is filled with did we win? Your life becomes more about the excitement! You dont realize it is coming to a end, because your energy has never been so high.
Then October comes, did you make it? If you did your full of even more excitment then in the Spring. If your team made it you wondering will they win it all. The weather has turned and it is darker earlier now. It is cool mostly and the ball stings a bit more when you catch it. If you dont hit it square you know all about it. The leaves are Red and Orange and Green is fading away. Your at bats are tension filled, every ball hit to you is important to throw to the right base play heads up baseball. If your a fan you are on the edge of your seat every minute.
Then around October 27th or so it all comes to a end. The final out is made. Your team won or it didnt but there is always a player or team you have some happiness for. A person you grew to respect or team you had to admire. If your team won, it is the highest of high's. You are enjoying the after glow of being the Champion.
But the days are shorter and colder and tomorrow there is no more game. The days of shorts, tee shirts and sun block are gone. As is the grill, hot dogs and cold beer on a warm day. Just when you need it the most in the dark days, it leaves us only wanting more.
To steal a line, Baseball "It reminds us of all that was good and can be good again".
See you in the spring!
princess
October 17, 2008
Just when I thought the season was over! They did it again! They came back from a 7 run deficit to win game 5 of the alcs. Its that stupid comment i made in 2004 about needing drama. i got it i guess! Wish you were with us to watch!
princess
October 7, 2008
Papa, I wanted to tell you that I am getting married! Larry asked me to marry him over this past weekend. We went camping and at 9pm he walked me down to the pond, and told me how much he loved me. He then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. He asked mom and dad and everything. It was perfect. My ring is beautiful and I couldnt be happier. I wish that you could meet our new additions to the family. Papa, right after larry asked me he told me to remember that you and his dad were with us. I hope that is true papa. I love you dearly..
Princess
princess
October 3, 2008
Hey Papa, I have been thinking about you alot lately. I just hope you know that I feel truly blessed with the life that I have built for myself and for having such loving people in my life.
I love you deeply and miss you everyday.
Ps. if you find time, tell me who you would vote for?
Tom H
September 1, 2008
Dad,
You would be 70 today. We miss you very much. I wish you could see what I have done the past 4 years I think you would be proud of me.
4 Years is such a long time.
You would be happy to know things are good though.
Happy 70th Dad.
Love Tom Jr.
October 29, 2007
They won again Papa. You would have been so proud. Dad got to go to a world series game with me and T. It was the joy of his life, and he is the joy of mine. We wish you were here and we love you more than you ever could know!
Princess
May 19, 2007
May 18, 2007
Today I seen my little girl Graduate from College. We are so very proud of her growth as a person, a woman, and her choosen path of Social Work.
Dad would of beemed with pride today as we were. We missed him today but I know he was in our hearts.
I hope he somehow knows that everything worked out great!
I missed you today Dad . . .sometimes I think it has just been a long time since we talked.
Love, Tom Jr.
Princess
April 4, 2007
Dear Papa- I miss sitting on your lap and you telling me that it will all be ok. You always understood. I miss just hearing you call me princess. I need you more than I ever have. I need someone to talk to. If you find time...can you try to listen?
maureen kenney
January 16, 2007
DEAR TOM, I love my family so much and I know they need me so much and I know I have to be here with them but I wish so very much I could come home and spend some time with Edna and Tom Jr. and little Tom and Kelli. My heart is so much with them and I Have been so very Blessed to spend time with Edna she is so precious and deserves the very best. I know God is with her and is carrying her and the family I pray daily and I know God answers our prayers because his word is true and he said he watches over us, takes our cares and I am believing in faith they will be o.k. I have been praying I will one day get to spend some happy quality time together with them. ALL MY LOVE, MAUREEN
Dolly Hight
January 3, 2007
Hello Tom,
So many heavy hearts are in our family now. So much sadness, you are missed more than you could ever imagine. I cannot believe our 3rd Christmas just passed without you. Tommy looks so handsome. I think he has always been a handsome man as you yourself are. But now he has this boyish look about him, and I see him playing ball with you at the Cape, not only with my eyes shut but even when they are open. He is going through so much right now, and Edna is there for him every second of his life, but he could sure use your advise and support. Maybe between God and you, with prayers and love you can meet him in his dreams to give him some advise. He has been one of the most supportive husbands ever, but things happen that change our lives sometimes. He will continue to be the best Dad, no one can take that away. Kelli and T love him so much. We all do. David spent some time with him last month, and was delighted to see the old Tommy again, he missed him so much.
Edna has not really moved on much, yes she stays busy, and everyone in the family is pulling her here and there, so she travels, actually so much she has not had time to breathe or think of herself, she is always helping someone, although most folks probably think they are helping her, but no, believe me it Edna giving her heart to all of her family and friends. She needs a real break Tom. If I did not still have children and David that need me by there sides so much I would take her away to a place she has never been and we would just be pampered, no phones no cell phones or anything. Just one week where it would be all about Edna. She is one of the best people on Earth, and I'm so blessed that she is my sister and I have gotten to spend my life time with her. But she is still broken hearted and misses you every single day of her life. She said it gets harder with time. At first I think she thought somehow you would come back, as the years pass by and she goes to visit you either alone or with Tommy she knows that you are now with God looking over her.
Lets pray that the Hannon family is given strength by you and God to get through these days, weeks and months ahead. They will be very hard.
I love and miss you so much, and so does Dave and the girls, we keep you alive in our hearts.
God Bless us all. Love Dolly
Tom, Jr.
January 1, 2007
Skipping through the TV I happened across The last game I went to with my Dad, a 2-1 Red Sox victory. Sox leading 1-0 on a Ortiz HR when manny drops a flyball in 9th with 2 outs, LA ties game 1-1 and the Ortiz knocks in Damon on a 0-2 pitch by ripping a ball down the line. Amazing Game and a great memory our last game. I can still see you sitting there. 2004 year we won!!
My life is beyond complicated now and some fatherly advice might help me out. Getting Divorced, bringing up T myself now, Kelli graduating, taking care of Michelle's sickness and of course trying to do things for myself and get a career going again.
Life is full of twist and turns and it is a shame it all fell apart this past year.
I love you Dad and I wish as you said to mom you were around to help me out in this time as you predicted it would be a hard time.
I have a feeling there are going to be many hurt people when this is all over and I dont really know what to do about it. I guess I cant protect everyone when no one is really protecting me.
So I enter the third year of your passing and still I long for that game of catch Dad I guess you really did all you could while you were here and we just cant predict when we wont be here anymore.
Lets hope 2007 if nothing else is peaceful.
Tom Jr
August 31, 2006
Sept 1 2006
Today would be your birthday. I can't say in words how much I miss you Dad.
So much to say . . .I built a baseball field for you. I have waited sometimes endlessly for you to come play catch with me. That hasnt happened yet though. The field is a backwards Fenway Park with a mini Monster. It is very cool.
I actually lost over 50 pounds you would not even reckognize me anymore.
The kids are great, Kelli is a senior in college . . .wow. T is in 7th Grade and is playing a whole lotta baseball.
You know all this I am sure but I can say for sure you live in my heart everyday. Not a day goes by that I dont think of a good memory of you, sometimes they are sad because you are not here anymore.
I believe a soul is what you leave behind. Your soul will always live in me and be told to others, I think more people know about you and your ways now in your passing then when you were here. Funny how that works.
I loved my Dad . . .if anyone ever reads this tell people you love, you love them. They were words we didnt share although the actions were always there.
I would give every montiary thing I have for a endless game a catch with you to tell you what has been going on. I could really use that . . . .
Love,
Tom Jr.
BTW - The Red Sox stink again!
Your Loving Wife
November 5, 2005
Hi My Love,
Your wife is off traveling as promised,Holiday Florida is so very beautiful. I am having so much fun with Teri & Bob. Their home is just so beautiful and relaxing. Joanne & Jack were here for 10 days, I went home for a week-end and retunred to Teri & Bob's for another 20 days...LUCKY ME!!!
You Always wanted me to have life a little easier so here I am having fun.
Patty has been here for a week and now has to return home.We are s Sad!! I wish Dolly and Joanne could have joined us. I thought I was going to see Maureen but she is unable to visit but will come at another time. I may get to see Jim and Diane we shall See!!!!
We had a splendid time together, late hours of laughing drinking, eating, dancing and just having fun together.
we are leaving for the beach in awhile.
Everyone at home is doing well. Our son is waiting for his big day
which should be soon. I am so happy for him...maybe my love he will slow down and enjoy his life a little more for a much needed rest. Baseball is his love at the moment (for his outside activies). He is so much like you in so many ways..A joy to my heart.
MPNE days are over and all that running around from client to client is now over.
I wish so much you were here with us..I miss my guy and the fun together and those very long nights.
Kelli and Thomas are both doing well. Kelli is still with her guy Taylor. Michelle is back into nursing (per diem). ANd Tom is waiting for his day to COME.
Well my love goodbye for me.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH>
patty
November 5, 2005
Hi Tom,
ITS Patty,I messed up but you know what I wrote .I sure do miss our talks we,d have such fun talking about death valley. Well Death Valley is finally cooling off.Robert still watches the pretty women on the spanish channel. I so wished you could have met him he was so much like you.Just know your always in my thoughts.And I love and miss you very very much.Edna,Terry, and I have had a wonderful week together I needed it so bad.Well my wonderful brother in law I,m closing for now but always know your in my heart
LOVE YOU VERY MUCH PATTY.
Tom Jr
October 30, 2005
October 30, 2005
The baseball season came to end to today. The Sox were sweep in the playoffs about 3 weeks ago.
My Softball Season ended today in the playoffs, a 2 game to 1 series defeat. A bad defeat marked by horrible defense at short and third, we could of used you today Dad.
I dedicated this Season to my Dad. I wish it ended in a championship but in many ways it did even without the title.
I think my Dad would say I am crazy for playing with all these kids. I can say I didnt embarrase myself, which my Dad would probably not be all that surprised. I ended up with some great memories, I played with my daughter, a bad arm injury, a knee injury and a broken heart.
God willing, when the winter turns to spring I will be alive with new promise and hope. My knee will be better and my heart will be alive with hope. The Sox will be playing again and all will be right in the world. Hopefully, I will be playing as well.
Dad and I always had a good talk at the end of every season. Some laughs and sorrows into a beer or 2. Baseball represents all that is good in life always will for me.
I miss sharing this with my Dad everyday. We had the bond that players shared.
Days like today make me realize it is almost a year now the pain has lessoned a bit. Life has gone on, but I still miss him.
Dad, thanks for all those days of playing catch and being selfless with your time when I was a young boy.
~Tom Jr
Your Loving Wife
September 13, 2005
Hi My Love,
My days are longer now that you are
not here with me. Just to talk with and hold me miss you so much.
I wish you could tell me what you thought of the wonderful poem your princess wrote you. I cried inside as it was so beautiful...
I have much to say, your granddaughter has taken up the ROOM and I am so happy to have her with me. Her Room is beautiful decorated with all little trinkets of love everywhere you look.
Remaining rooms are a disaster as everything is now equally distributed around the entire apartment.
I am not working very much these days, I will have to busy myself next week to clear up some of the massacre. My emtional periods are quite frequent as I dont know what to save or dump.. Honey, without a doubt you would solve the entire issue with, " Sweetheart, Do we really need this and EDNA all those clothes , call your sisters see what they want and give, give and give.. " HAHA Im trying my love..Dolly was here yesterday and I gave her some things with more to give.
Some News of Interest to YOU::
Our Son, Kelli and Taylor are in a softball league playing around the city.
You would be so proud...Tom went six for six in one game, he was fantastic and every time he got on base with a single the next player would hit a triple and guess
what, he ran from first to home several times...I thought they were trying to kill our son. Kelli read me the email from the captain on what a good job he did. He was awesome. You would have enjoyed watching all his moves (with a heavy heart). What a thrill you would have just watching our son play on the same team with his daughter. Your princess is doing a good job.
Kelli and Taylor both did quite well. Jill also played in 2 games.
Tom and Michelle went to Lake George last week. I stayed with our grandson, he was so wonderful
when I got to see him. After school, was snack time, out with friends until dinner, after dinner out until 7:30, just like a boy, came in another snack, talk to me for a few, when upstairs, showered and was out like a light before 9PM.
I did get 2 days with him and I had to take him to a restaurant to have special time without the friends... sound familar"remember when Tom wanted his friends all the time"".We were put out haha < "especially when you wanted to play ball with him, you were second best to his friends.... He loves and misses you so.
Our grandson told me some interesting mystery stories and scared himself and slept downstairs with the dogs.
I was kept busy that week doing my laundry and all Tom office filing for him. It was a peacful time.
Michelle sprained her angle in Lake George and has a portable cast on for four to six weeks. They did manage to have a wonderful time together.
MPNE days are now over and I am going to social security office this week to put in my paper work so that I may collect soon.
I'm quite possitive I am going to sell our cape house as I dont want to be there without you. Its to sad and lonely. I want to think of all our happy days spent together and the happiness in the future with family and friends. Watching our grand-children growing up. The many ventures of our son will never leave me with a boring moment. (haha) All visits to our sons, my sisters, brother
Vacation days ahead::
Teri, Bob,Joanne, Jack, Jill, Jen, Rhonda, Dwane and myself will be going to Key West in October for a week end than off to Teri & Bobs new home for a week. I will be Traveling back and forth to visit with my sister as she is not ready to work for a while possibly never haha.
Well my love i will write again soon. I have to write in my journal and update some more.
My Aunt Tina's memorial was yesterday, It was so wonderful to see my family, all my cousins, their children and grand-children. We went to Lucy funeral recently it was a beautiful service. Diane and JIm, Ken and family are quite saddened.
Hope you all get together honey, even for your one hour visits just for ME>>>>> Im always with you.
I love you.
Princess
September 12, 2005
Hey Papa:
I wrote a poem about you on a piece of paper the other night. I couldn't fall asleep and you popped into my mind... I thought that I would like to share it with you and the people who love you and read and write in this journal.
"I thought of you"
I thought of you today when the sun hit my face, and hoping it was you to offer your advice.
I thought of you yesterday as I fell asleep, hoping in my dreams we maybe could meet.
I thought of you that morning, when I woke with the sun, and shed my share of tears, because the dream was done.
I thought of you on game day, when I went up to bat, wondering if I got a hit, what you'd think of that.
I think of you most always, and try to keep it in my heart, but the pain is still there from the day you part.
I know that you are with me still and will always be, but I wish I could hug you again and kiss you on the cheek.
Life must go on, as I have things I need to do, but while you're looking down, know that I think of you.
Princess
August 21, 2005
Papa:
You may have known this already, but I am moving into the room. Although for purposes of my identity I am calling it my room and trying to stray away from calling it "the room."
Grammy and I are redecorating and she has taking up the closet in your room. Shas has probably waited 45 years to do so.
I have found alot of your old stuff, it sure is difficult to look through your things and have to grasp the reality that you are never coming back. I still miss you terribly.
So long for now,
Isn't this great, how we wish you were here with us Papa.
July 29, 2005
Your Wife
July 11, 2005
Well Hello My Love,
Yes,its me writing to you on the this lovely sun shining day and with a sunny dry forcast for the coming week.
I am planing on going to the Cape this week-end with Joanne and Jack.
We will visit with Ken and Aunt Tina..Lois and Gary are also coming to town, should be quite an interesting visit.
Tomorrow, I am spending the day off with our granddaughter. I have to do some much needed personal errands like go to insurance company, change Title and regrister of the car under my name...OH Boy, How I miss you my love.
I have to get the oil change AS PROMISED I AM TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR CAR..
After all the errands are finished maybe Kelli and I will go to the beach and walk along eating an ice-cream cone talking about what your up to..We sometimes always have few tears and end up with laughs..about something some politican said or did"" Your Grandaughter misses that so very much. No one to discuss History issues with. Tom misses talking with you about baseball, your business and his life in general.
Michelle and Thomas also miss you.
Kelli mailed me such a beautiful card and thinks I have great strengh....I dont know about that. Today, I called the hospital to see if I could talk with Joelcyn as she was doing her internship here. She loved talking with you and myself...She thought we had the best feeling and a wonderful relationship with each other. Joelcyn loved lisening to the many stories you told... about many members of our family.. Boy she had such fun just the way you tell your stories and boy did she ever get an ear full ,,,haha. I miss those private moments together and the many stories so very much.
Well now for some family news:
Michelle and Arthur had their third child a son Maximos. He had a rough start and is now doing fine. Dolly, Dave and girls are visiting in Macon Georgia.
As I wrote and told you about Teri and Bob byingt a lovely house in Florida and will be moving by the end of Summer(they both are so very happy) Bob purchased it while we were on the Richard Simmons Cruise.
They are leaving for Florida this week-end after Autumn's Movie premier Camp DAze showing this Wednesday evening at Kendall Sq in Cambridge. Honey, imagine we may have a movie star in the family. I hope she keeps up her acting career she does an awesome job.
Well, my love you must have been with me while driving to the cape
(MY VERY FIRST TRIP I DROVE ALL BY MYSELF). I must say it was scary and quite an event.
Ken told me to drive south East expressway and stay to the right, than approching 128 bear to the left. Well I beared all the way to the left and had to take route 3 Cape Cod (unstead of a few miles down the road to route 24 was awaiting me. hahah.) I ran into a 12 to 15 mile back up to the Sagamore Bridge When coming to the bridge to go to Buzzards Bay
I again ran into a 7 mile back up to the Bourne Bridge. Needless to say it took me 6.5 hours to do this trip.. and 4.5 hours to return home in down pours.. I took 128 to the Mass Pike and never made it to MPNE, I drove straight down at 15 miles her hoursduring the downpours and had to stop in Brockton for 1.5 hours.
I guess I have so much to tell you.
We had a fun time at Toms Saturday Evening We had a lot of laughs. Part of the family was their to play a Texas card game. Tom, Michelle, Kelli, Taylor(he and Kelli are still together and in love),R, Teri, Bob, Joanne, Jack, Jill, Rhonda, Kim,Tim , Debbie and Myself.
Some of us watch the movie Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin's life. It was a great movie. I was invited to Venkat Baby'sAditi 1st Birthday but had forgotten our Toms'get together.
Our grandson is doing fine coming into town to spend a week-end with Gram sometime soon. Tom and Michelle are going to Newport for a get away week-end.
Retirement is nearing and I need to make some decisions. I still have a lot of personal items to be finished. The Cape house looks lovely. Teri and I fixed it up.
I talk with Patty quite freqently, or course Dolly, Jim & Diane, Kenny. My Aunt TIna is not doing to well as Lucy is also having a hard time these days.
Well guess what honey, Melisa is getting married to a wonderful guy and Susan is moving into her apartment and I think Maggy is moving into Susan apartment. They are a wonderful group.
I try to meet with Lorraine one a week for Lunch, she said Eddie is doing okay so he says.
I also try to have dinner once a week with Yvonne and Pauline.
Plan on meeting with Pat, and Martha sometime in August.
The Cottage is filled with family and friends for the summer.
Tom, Michelle, Kelli and Thomas recenlty had a wonderful family day at Fenway and were allowed to go on the field. You Son has some dirt from the Fenway and is having it mounted.. SOunds like something his dad would do.
I found some wonderful black & white
pictures I took of you and Carl playing stick ball at Granite field in 1962.. What a fun time that was just watching you and snaping pictures. YOU HAD TO WIN ALWAYS>>>REMEMBER MY LOVE>
YOUR SON IS JUST LIKE HIS FATHER
He is someone to be so proud of...
Honey, I guess I rambled on and on . Oh how I miss you so very much . Your in our thoughts every day of our lives..
I love you .
Until Later,
Your Loving Wife
Your daugther-in-law
July 7, 2005
Wow Senior,
I had a strong urge to want to write to you today. I can't believe how much I miss your commentary. Whenever we are all together, it seems we always do an imitation on how you would see things and we all sort of laugh with a heavy heart.
I get sad for your #1 sweetheart when I know she is having a bad day. She tries to hide it sometimes, because she doesn't want us to feel bad for her, but I hear it in her voice. She is getting along in life as best she can. She is doing a great job driving. She is everywhere these days with her cell phone (do you believe?) and her wheels.
Your grandson finished school for the summer a little while ago, and, of course, he is excited. I keep reminding him how many days he has left for school to begin. (kind of like you would do), and he is not happy when I do that. But you know mothers. We like to "ruin" things. Your grandaughter is blossoming into an adult. She seems to be the life of the party where ever she goes. Lights up the room.
As for your son, he still misses you, and seems to be remembering playing ball with you a lot when he was a kid since he is doing it so much now with his kids.
Well Senior, I don't know when I will write again, but my thoughts are with you everyday. You truly were like a father to me.
Rest easy.
Tom Jr
June 14, 2005
It is a little over 6 months.
I purchased a stone at The Double Day Baseball Field in Copperstown, NY in Memory of you. It will be placed in 2 to 3 months and it says in memory of Thomas P. Hannon, Sr.
Happy Fathers Day Dad.
Your Grandson is enjoying playing baseball and has contributed quite a bit to his teams last 2 wins.
Your Grand Daughter is doing good. She still is hurting. She enjoyed you. I think that is a great thing to have someone enjoy your company.
We talk about you alot.
Mom asked me if there is a ever after. I said I think your sole is what lives on in people's memories. I wish there was a ever after and we could meet again. There is so much to say.
I am actually playing alot of baseball myself these days. I missed it so much. I was thinking the other day of when I was 10ish and I was playing you in a game a wiffleball and Grandpa was sitting near the grill. You hit a line drive and, I was using a glove and caught a snow cone just on the tip of the glove. You and Grandpa were applauding and making a fuss.
Sometimes you just don't realize how good something is until it is not here.
I was thinking of building a baseball field in your honor Dad. A Non Profit that will donate procededs to cancer research. We could hold events there and raise money so other families dont have to endor this pain. I wonder what you would think about that?
I find myself knowing what you would say, but I wish you were her to say it.
I miss you Dad. Happy Fathers Day.
Tom, Jr.
Kelli
June 14, 2005
Dear Papa,
I am having a very hard time writing to you. Mainly because I do not want to write anymore. I want to talk to you and have you talk back. You not being here anymore seems to become more real everyday. The permenacy of this all pulls at the strings of my heart. We all miss you very much.
I finished my sophomore year of college. It was hard, and I imagine, you would ask me what I had expected of college anyway. I know how much you wanted to see me graduate. I still wish you could be there when I do.
It's funny. All of these landmarks, and events seem so plain without you. It is extremely difficult to be happy about a birthday, a graduation or a holiday and know that you won't be here to share it with us.
I just want everything to be back to the way it used to be. You and Grammy, coming over. You always had something to complain about. Strange how much I miss that. I miss the way you would answer the phone, with a brief and winded, "hello?", I miss the way you would convince me how I was wrong about the causes of the Revolutionary War. I just miss you, so much. I love you Papa. Forever.
Love,
Tom Jr
May 13, 2005
It has been 5 months now. Time sure does fly.
We placed the grave stone on Wednesday 5 Months and 1 day after his passing. I am going to see it this weekend. We picked a stone with a flurry of colors. One that matched who you were. Colorful.
We watched a tape of several Christmas past. Seeing Dad on those tapes almost tricks you into thinking how could he be gone. He was typical Dad with a smile and some interesting comentary.
I miss my Dad. I miss the relationship we were building where we talked more, I asked about things more and we reflected more. There really is nothing like talking with your Dad.
I think Dad would be proud that we are progressing with our lives. We morn daily but we also move forward.
What we learned is life is in itself short. Waiting until next year just doesn't make sense to me anymore. Doing things you enjoy have never been so important to me and I only wish I figured this out a little sooner. If you want to do something and you have no real reason for not doing it - then you really should do it.
I miss and Love my Dad beyond any words could ever say. I also thank him for being a man who let his kid grow into his own man without the pressure some parents put on their kids. Dad you were truly, one of a kind. That in itself is something everybody's who's life you touched is missing.
Dolly Hight
May 11, 2005
Hello Tom,
It's been so long since I have visited you here. I think of you everyday, today I walked to the Woburn Mall at Lunch and saw a gentleman look like you, it made me miss you so very much. Edna and your son picked out a beautiful stone, and my dearest sister placed some beautiful flowers down when she visited today. I wish I was with her.
Dave & I got a timeshare, can you believe I was suckered into that one, but we went up to the Berkshires mother's day week-end and it was very nice and relaxing, I imagine it's like when you all would go to Lake George.
Edna is driving, she says it's not easy, however, if you were in the car with her, it feels like she has been driving for years. I'm so proud of her. As for me, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN... I can't do that to the world. Tom, I really miss you so much that my heart hurts, I wish there was a place that we could go to check in on you, and mom & dad and Muggsie. I don't get this part of life, it's very confusing. I wish someone could tell me what happens next. If you get the change stop by and see me sometime I'd love to talk to you again. Love & Miss you Doll
your wife
April 21, 2005
Hello my love,
Its been quite a while since I last wrote and still find it very difficult excepting that your not here with me.
Teri and Bob spent the weekend at our apartment,we had a fun time. Went thru countless number of bags filled with clothing and various other items.
Teri says I am in need of some serious help.haha You always said take a bag in and 1 bag out. I should have lisened to you many years ago.
Bob and Teri came with me to IRA dodge the car is all set for awhile. they did 50,000 check.
Honey, Driving isnt so easy, but I have been getting by. I am not as relaxed as in the beginning. I had
a bout on 128 at 6am not an accident just a scary casualty and cant seem to shake it.
Work load has been worse then ever this year, with no support from you it is never ending.
It is raining heavly and I refuse to drive the highway in this mess. I need a little more experience. I remember being nervous on the highways when you were driving in the rain, you can hardly make out cars in front or beside you.
Tom,Michelle and Thomas are on vacation in NY, They are having a fun time. Kelli spend last night with me,she needed you home to ask math questions. She is doing splendid!!!!
We are going to the movies Thursday
and taking Connie out for Pizza.
Thomas is starting Baseball this Saturday is his first game, wish you were here to join in the fun.
He is also having a special awards night the 25th. I will be their to share in the happiness.
They all went to Cooperstown due to our winning the Series big year RED SOX. Kelli and Tom were so excited. I think Thomas had some enjoyment also.
Well my love I am very sleepy.
will write later.
I miss and love you so very much.
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