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Thomas Barrows Obituary

Thomas Farrell Barrows, 63, of Corinth, VT, formerly of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully November 16, 2022 after a diagnosis of cancer. A 1978 graduate of Hall High School, Tom immediately began his 35 year machinist career at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, CT, retiring in 2013. A sportsman at heart & ability, Tom loved playing the sport-of-the-season with his brothers, friends, nephews & nieces throughout his life. An avid rugby player & talker, he would strike-up conversation, often while grilling, of his latest match with the Springfield Rugby Club. An incredible skier, he skied many of North America's toughest slopes that many would try but few could follow. He would always return though to his favorite slopes at Mad River Glen, Mount Ellen, Sugarbush, & then to his beloved Vermont home. Son of the late Jack & Ann Barrows & brother to the late Bill Barrows, Tom is survived by brothers Steven, Kenneth, & John, brother-in­ law Martin Blair, sister-in-law Kelly Krueger, many nephews & nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, best friend Scott Larkin of 34 years & many more friends. The family wishes to thank the gracious staff of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for their care of Tom & encourages donations to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 19, 2022.

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Christina Stabnick

January 7, 2023

So sorry to hear this sad news about your brother Tom. I fondly remember all the Barrows family from our years as neighbors on Argyle Avenue.

Tim Byrne

January 6, 2023

Tom was a good friend back in the late 70´s early 80´s. Great guy. RIP Tom...

Mike Bates

November 23, 2022

Deepest condolences to Tom´s family and friends ( of which I am one). "Doc" was a great guy I got know by playing softball with the Blacksheep in the HSD League. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing.

Andrew Stratton

November 21, 2022

My condolences to Tom´s family. I played rugby with Tom in the late 80´s. He was a great teammate and a friend. Lots of great memories. Tom will be missed. Rest in peace.

Tom Daly

November 19, 2022

I met Tom in kindergarten at Whitman School. From the start, always lots of laughs and hijinks together. My condolences to the family.

Mark Cosker

November 19, 2022

I was Tom's back yard neighbor when we were kids. Then we both worked for Hamilton as adults. He was one of a kind. So sorry to learn of his passing.

Paul LEMAY

November 18, 2022

Met Tom back in the late 90´s playing rugby for Springfield, a good man and a good Player, sad to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family.

Eddie Carr

November 18, 2022

My brothers and I grew up with the Barrows brothers. I played rugby against Tom for many years. RIP Rugger!

Jim Carr

November 18, 2022

My condolences to Steven, Ken and John and the whole Barrows family. Tom was a classmate and we played Lacrosse together. He was a great player but more importantly a great guy. Humble and so good at heart. RIP Tom

William Winslow

November 18, 2022

Some of my best memories are with Tom during my Rugby years. RIP my friend you will be missed by many

John Robak

November 18, 2022

So sorry to hear the news. I played Rugby with Tom for several years and he was a good friend even after our playing days were over. He was a character - I will truly miss him. Rest in peace

Dave Patterson

November 18, 2022

Tom was an old rugby friend of mine. We called him Beav. Tom was a good friend and a good rugby player. It was said tackling Beav was like tackling a rusty mailbox. Rest is peace old friend.

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