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Naples, FL - Thomas N. Kinsley passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27th, 2023 at the age of 92. Tom was born to Helen and Everett (Pete) Kinsley in Concord, NH, where he played and excelled in both basketball and baseball throughout school. He attended Concord High School, Norwich Academy and Colgate University. After college, Tom attended flight school in the United States Navy and became a helicopter pilot which led him to Sikorsky Aircraft in Connecticut. At Sikorsky he met his wife of 62 years, Shirley J. Ferguson, they moved to Summit, NJ where he took a position as Chief Pilot for Johnson & Johnson. He retired in 1997.
Tom was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Shirley, who passed away on November 28th, 2021. Tom is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Kinsley of Bow, NH, a nephew, Don Kinsley, and two nieces, Sandra Scheys and Debra Schefer. Two cousins, Lois Ricci and Linda Barrett. He and Shirley leave behind two children, Sheila Sheffer and Bill Ferguson, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A joint service was held for both Tom and Shirley at Trinity by The Cove in Naples, FL on June 24th, 2023.
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Tom McHale
August 24, 2025
I flew in the helicopters at Johnson and Johnson with Tom in 1981-1984. He was a great guy. Always a pleasure to fly with. He had a great sense of humor. I had the honor of meeting Shirley and their daughter Sheila. A great family. I was fortunate to think of him as a friend. RIP Tom.
Catherine Lillios Pappas
July 15, 2023
Tom and I attended Concord Schools. He was well liked by all, An excellent athlete. I remember him well, he was good looking as well. We were neighbors living on State St. in Concord for many years. My condolences to his children. Catherine Lillios Pappas
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