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2016
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Thomas Harvey Obituary
Tom was born July 12, 1922, in Endicott, New York, the second child of G. Robert Harvey and Mabel M. Harvey (nee Reburn). He served in the U.S. Navy Sea-Bees during World War II and obtained the rank of Second Class Petty Officer. His service was in the South Pacific in the Solomon and Philippine Islands.
He was in the Boy Scouts as a scout and a leader for 50 years, and was a member of the Florence Congregational Church. He retired as manager of food services from Amherst College. Tom was married for 72 years to his beloved wife Dorothy Bates Harvey (nee Taylor), who passed away Oct. 8, 2015.
He is survived by his three children, Dorothy Haggerty of Northampton, Jerold Harvey and his partner Maria Etkin of Hatfield, and Patricia Mitchell and her husband Mic of Florence, as well as 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
There will be no viewing. Tom will be buried along with his wife Dorothy, in the Center Cemetery on North Road in Chesterfield. There will be a graveside service there for Tom and Dorothy on Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. to which relatives and friends are welcome. The Ahearn Funeral Home of Northampton is assisting the Harvey family with Tom's funeral services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margaret Burns
October 13, 2021
Dear Dorothy, Jerry & Patty,
John and I are so sorry for the passing of your Mother and Father. Our son Bradley passed away on Memorial Day in 2010. We sure did have a lot of fun on Francis St., in Belmont, MA
Much love to all,
Margaret (Peggy) & John Burns
3 Cayuga Road
Tewksbury, MA. 01876
617-212-5000
May 26, 2016
Dottie:
I am so sorry for your loss. You have many years of memories to keep your
Dad close to your heart. Remember them and enjoy them when you're feeling sad.
Marianne Foster
Joan Petta
May 25, 2016
Pat and Mic so sorry for your loss. Now your mom and dad are resting together.
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