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THOMAS MCBRIDE Obituary

McBRIDE, Thomas J. Of Braintree and Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully February 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80. Born in Boston, Tom was raised and educated in Dorchester and graduated from Cathedral High School and Northeastern University. He worked for the Eastern Refractories Company for over 50 years. Tom played minor league baseball in the Boston Braves organization and enjoyed running, especially in the Falmouth Road Race. He loved his Irish Ancestry, its music and dancing. Tom was also an avid golfer, and was a member at Thorny Lea and Braintree Municipal Golf Course. Beloved husband of Jean (Kelleher) McBride. Loving father of David McBride and his wife Annette of Norfolk and Susan McBride of Braintree. Devoted brother of Robert McBride and his wife Eleanor of Quincy, Neil McBride and his wife Ann Marie of Weymouth, Richard McBride and his wife Rosemary of Hingham, and Anne Hilton of Weymouth. Also survived by his grandchildren, Michael and Caroline, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St., BRAINTREE on Thursday, February 9th at 9:45am followed by a funeral mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday, February 8th from 4-8pm. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. Late US Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or via shop.stjude.org; or to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay For Life of Greater Plymouth, 1324 Belmont St., Ste. 204, Brockton, MA 02301 or via www.relayforlife.org/grtplymouthma Dads Team. For online guestbook and directions, please visit us at our website, www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2017.

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Jim & Judy Lynch

February 9, 2017

Jim and I well miss you both down here in Marco, we had some wonderful dinner dates with lots of laughs. He will always be remembered fondly by Jim and I.

February 9, 2017

Dear Jean, Susie & David,

I am so sad thinking of my dear cousin Tom and wish I was closer so I could be with you at this sad time. I cherish the times I had with Tom in Boston and when you all visited us in the homeland of Ireland and spending time with him and you Jean and Susie on your last visit home. I know Tom wanted to come back to Ireland for another visit but alas that was not to be but be assured he is loved here in Ireland by all his cousins and will be remembered fondly always. Love to you all and you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Miriam Mc Bride (Ireland)

Ed Kracunas

February 8, 2017

Dear David, Susan and Jean and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. It was great catching up with everyone last week and it just reinforced how special the Azel Road family remains in my life. There wasn't a better place on earth to be raised......

Tom was always quick with a smile, and had that great laugh. The towering fly balls he hit at Thayer Academy are forever etched in my memory!!

I wish I was home to express my condolences in person but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet Meliconda

February 7, 2017

Dear Jean, David, and Susan,

I am so saddened by Tom's passing. He was such a bright light in the neighborhood. The tall, handsome gentleman on the hill, he was always ready with a wave and big smile. It won't seem the same here after all this time.

I hope to see you soon, in the meantime, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Always with love,
Janet Meliconda

Henry and Joan Hooton

February 7, 2017

We wish to express our deepest sympathy. Tom was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and most of all our dear friend. We will cherish our fond memories and the good times on the Cape. Tom will truly be missed by all.
Henry and Joan Hooton

Maryanne Stratton

February 7, 2017

I am very sad to hear of Thom's Passing, He held a special place within my heart .I will miss his smile and his family surrounding him at every visit. I will miss chatting with him and his family,
for they were his rock through it all.
Please except my sincere heart felt condolences.
Sincerely
Maryanne T. Stratton
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Feb

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

MA

Feb

9

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

McMaster Funeral Home

86 Franklin St, Braintree, MA 02184

Feb

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Braintree, MA

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86 Franklin St, Braintree, MA 02184

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