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He was born in Clarksburg, MD to the late Clarence D. Day and Dorothy Day (Lawson).
He graduated from Richard Montgomery High School and was drafted into the Army in 1943.
Tom served for three years in the Army in both the European and Asian theaters and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Tech/4.
He enrolled in the University of Maryland and graduated in 1950.
In 1951, he Married Norma Cornnell.
He was employed by the Montgomery County Public Schools as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal from 1950 to 1978.
Tom was an ardent supporter of all Terrapin sports. He was an excellent gardener, particularly with azaleas and rhododendrons.
He is survived by his loving wife Norma, sons; Thomas Jr. (Colleen) of Baltimore, MD, Raymond (Mary) of Aldie, VA, and daughter Dorothy Gaskin (David) of Savannah, GA, grandsons David, Denton, Connor, and granddaughter Riley
A memorial service will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 West 7th Street Frederick, MD 21702 Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM, light refreshments will follow.
Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21702
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.StaufferFuneralHome.com. Thomas Day Sr.
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Tara McGee
January 28, 2023
Tom, Dorothy. Ray - I remember your dad sitting in the living room in Wolfsville working on a crossword puzzle. I remember him as cheerful (except for frustration with the crossword puzzle) and that his eyes were lively when we talked. He was always kind and I will never forget the compassionate hug he gave me when he found me crying in the hospital hallway when young Riley had the surgery on her skull. I am so sorry for your loss.
Wayne Hammes Sr.
January 25, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers to the Day family during this tough time.
The Hammes family
Paulette and Jerry Kolb
January 23, 2023
Tom was a lovely man and a wonderful neighbor. Both he and Nonie were an inspiration to all of us here on Laurel Ridge Rd. May he rest in peace.
James Pope
January 22, 2023
Mrs Day - My condolences to you and the families on the loss of your husband, Tom.
I James Pope, was an Agriculture teacher at Gaithersburg HS. I worked with Donald Watkins in the Young adult Farmer Org at GHs. Maybe that is how I remember you and Tom.
Maybe it was when he was the assistant principal at Gaithersburg Jr. High. I taught one class of Ag to the 7th graders for one year, I believe. Either way ,my best to you .
Joy and Don Beveridge
January 20, 2023
Sincere condolences to Tom's wonderful family - he was one of the best! We are thankful for his tutelage re: propagating azaleas and rhodies - he was the best 'shovel man.' With love and respect, Joy and Don Beveridge
Colleen Day
January 19, 2023
Norma "Nonie", Riley and Tom Day, Sr.
Paula Day Pickens
January 19, 2023
Funny memory of Uncle Tom, him trying to teach me to swim at a pool in Rockville, I was probably around six. Many years, later while reminiscing with Aunt Norma, she burst into laughter and informed me that he didn´t know how to swim. He was always entertaining when we visited!
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