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WEBSTER, Thomas George 82, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 26, 2011. He was born on October 27, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Helen (Fink) and Horace Webster, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Webster. Tom was a product of the Hamilton school system, graduating from Madison, Roosevelt and Hamilton High (1946) before obtaining his undergraduate degree at Cedarville College and his Masters at Miami University. On January 27, 1951 he married the love of his life, Mary Louis (Dee Dee) MacGregor of Hamilton. After serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Tom served with the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean conflict. He returned to teach sixth grade at Jefferson, Fillmore, and Harding; English at Garfield; Assistant Principal at Garfield and Harrison: and, Principal at Fillmore. During that time he also taught driving to many in Hamilton. He retired in 1988 after 36 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf and reading. Tom was active in several organizations such as Hamilton Men Teacher's Association, New London Swim Club, Double BSW poker club, BPOE, K. of C., and St. Julie Billiart. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Dee Dee; son Timothy and wife Mary (Miller); granddaughter Erin (Webster) Boyce (Edward): grandson Timothy Jr.; great-grandchildren Samantha and Thomas Boyce; in-laws Pat (Newman) MacGregor, Emily (MacGregor) Scott, and Dr. James I. Scott, Jr.; Marcia and Ernie Schlichter, John and Lorie MacGregor, Nancy and Brad Brockhoff, Christina and Tim Hackney, James Scott III, John and Joanne Scott, Tom and Tracy Scott, Tim and Karie Scott, Kim and Jim Swann, Mark and Erin Webster; as well as countless cherished friends, both living and deceased. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hamilton Community Foundation - John MacGregor Scholarship Fund, Lane Public Library, or The Colonial Foundation for Berkeley Square. Condolences may be made at [email protected]
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Terry Wiggins
March 3, 2011
I was searching for someone who had passed from Hamilton and came up on Mr. Webster Guest Book.
Mr. Webster was a great teacher at Garfield and he taught me how to drive (Im a Truck Driver)today. he was a patient and considered others and he will be missed.
Terry Wiggins
Akron Ohio
March 3, 2011
Dee-dee we are sorry for your loss. Ann & Lou always thought so much of Tom & you as well. Rita & Michael Arthur
Jeanne Griffin
March 2, 2011
I send my condolences to the Webster family. Mr. Webster was the Assistant Principal when I taught at Harrison. I will always remember his kindness to me and my deaf students. Each and every day, he made it a point to go to each classroom and say Good Morning. I have only good memories of my years of working with him.
Mary Chenault Malone
March 1, 2011
What a wonderful,wonderful man and teacher. Mr.Webster will never be forgotten. He will always be my fondest memory of high school. Garfield, Class of 1964
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March 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy Dee Dee,many fond memories are revived with this sad event.Our prayers and thoughts will be with you this week.
Burns and Jo Anne Apfeld
Oshkosh,Wi.
Linda Copley Lemons
March 1, 2011
Mr. Webster was an excellent teacher of mine at Garfield who taught me by example that teaching was an important profession. He is one of the reasons I am still a high school English teacher. Thank you for all you taught me.
Linda Copley Lemons, Class of '65
Linda Gibson Dennett
February 28, 2011
Mr. Webster - I know you are up there asking When, What, Why, Where and How. You were a very caring and passionate teacher. Later in life I was again touched by you - every day someone kept bringing my newspaper up to my door and for the longest time I couldn't figure it out. Finally one morning I looked out to see that it was you, my former English teacher from Garfield and it truly touched my heart. Thank you Mr. Webster, you were a special teacher and a wonderful human being.
February 28, 2011
Dear Dee Dee, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in your wonderful memories, family and friends. Sincerely, Lisa Thomas Noble
Robyn Woodruff
February 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss. he was a great teacher and tough me a love for the English language.
Tom and Dee Dee, 2006
Robin Tryloff
February 28, 2011
Dear Dee Dee, I was so sad to hear from my Dad about Tom. I know you are going through a difficult time, and I want to let you know that you are in my thoughts. Tom is in my thoughts too, as I remember what a great sense of humor he had, and how he always made family gatherings so warm, welcoming, and fun. I know that you will draw on your own strength and that of your family to help you face your loss. Please know that the Chicago area relatives are here for you too. Love, Robin
February 28, 2011
Mr. Webster,
Thank you.
Butch Frederick
Garfield '65
Tom and Dee Dee in 2006.
Robin Tryloff
February 28, 2011
Mary Jo Schawe
February 28, 2011
Dear DeeDee, I read with saddness of Tom's passing. He was a fun loving special person. I know the pain of losing that special person in our lives, and send you my condolence and prayers.
Joyce Stone
February 28, 2011
To the family of Thomas Webster,so sorry for your loss.He was my teacher at Garfield High.He was a wonderful teacher.May he rest in peace.God Bless all of you.
JOAN AND MEL SCHAENGOLD
February 28, 2011
OH, DEEDEE. I AM SO VERY SAD! BOTH MEL AND I ARE GRIEVING. WE HAVE BEEN LOVING FRIENDS FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN DEVOTED FOR ALL THAT TIME. HE WAS A HONEY AND OUR LIVES WERE ENRICHED BY OUR FRIENDSHIP. HE WAS SO KIND, SMART, AND OH, SO MUCH FUN. I CAN JUST IMAGINE HOW HIDEOUS THIS IS FOR YOU AND I SEND YOU OUR TRULY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, OUR PRAYERS, AND OUR WARMEST LOVE....
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