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Thomas Pyle Obituary

Of Boston on July 18th at 67 years of age, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished husband of Regina (Schlank). Father of Scott Laughlin of Natick. Grandfather of Cameron and Katie, and uncle of Ann Banks of Fishers Island. Memorial celebration of his life will be held in late September. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's name to Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, 100 Charles River Plaza, Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 19, 2007.

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Judy Bessoff

July 31, 2007

Dear Regina; I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I had the distinct pleasure of knowing him at HCHP. What a mind and great visionary! What a great loss...

Bob Lewis

July 31, 2007

Tom inspired so many of us to strive for quality in all aspects of our life. May he rest in peace.

Karen Holmes

July 29, 2007

Regina -

I was so saddened to hear about Tom. I am so very sorry.

With deepest Sympathy - Karen Holmes

William and Nancy Mutterperl

July 26, 2007

Regina,
Nancy and I were saddened to hear of Tom's recent passing. We remember well the happy time we shared with you and Tom in Italy five years ago.
All our best to you.

Nancy and Bill

Joan Levine

July 23, 2007

Dear Regina and family,

I had the opportunity to work at Harvard Community Health Plan. Tom was a brilliant man ... a visionary.

My thoughts are with you.

With sincere sympathy,

Deb and Tom McGovern/Laughlin

July 20, 2007

Dear Regina,
Thinking of you
during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy and prayer's
to you.

Ellen Walker

July 20, 2007

Dear Regina -

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ellen

Trevor Hall

July 20, 2007

Regina Sincere condolences from Trevor and my son Daniel. I learned so much from this man, the greatest friend and mentor I could ever have wished for.

Francey (Greenfield) Cohen

July 19, 2007

Dear Regina,
I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was a man of character and great depth. You are in my thoughts and prayers at the difficult time.

Maureen Amaral

July 19, 2007

Dear Regina and family,
I had the pleasure of working at HPHC when Tom was CEO. He was a true visionary and his legacy with live on for generations to come.
With deepest sympathy.

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