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for Thomas GEMMELL
Ben and Jacqui (Hall) Maddy
March 15, 2010
Dear Gemmell Family - we were shocked to hear of Tom's passing. I have many fond childhood memories of Tom - from school and church as a child to him working at Johnson's Garden Center in our early adulthood. Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
March 9, 2010
I just heard the news of Tom's passing..he will be remembered as an honest man, hard worker, and a good Dad..Lesa, my heart goes out to you..may the Holy Spirit give you comfort and strength..John, how can anyone understand the loss that you must feel..I hope you remember all the good times you must have had with your brother..take care and God Bless Tom..Andy Zigmund (Marlborough, CT)
Donna Eliasson
March 8, 2010
Allan,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Tommy. The service that Lesa, the boys, your children and you created was so moving. May Tommy now rest in peace with his Mom and many other Gemmell's before him. Allen my Mom Carol and you have always been close, just remember all of her seven children are here for you also. Our prayers and thought are with all of you.
Suzy Jorsey Balay
March 8, 2010
Lesa,
I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Every time we went to Mickey Finns Tom would be there to help. He will be missed.
I hope you are managing well with this sudden change in your life. You have always been so sweet to me so many years ago. My thoughts are with you.
Lois Barrett
March 1, 2010
Lesa
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Tommy. He and I graduated from Berlin High together and both worked at New Britain General. He always had a smile on his face and a warm hello.
To my former teamate, Lorna, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear brother.
Mike Procko
March 1, 2010
I am very sorry about Tom's passing. Tom was a great person, always taking time to say a pleasant hello. Tom's passing impacted me greatly, and I know his passing has created a large void in many of our lives. My sincere condolences..
March 1, 2010
Lesa,
We send our deepest sympathies. We remember when we lived next door to you. You and Tom were wonderful neighbors. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys.
Sheriden, Tina & Melissa Jewett
Deb Cornish
March 1, 2010
To the Gemmell Family,
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Tom was a great co-worker. He will be missed greatly here at Thocc-New Britain campus. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Co-worker, Deb, ED
Earl Dubree
February 27, 2010
Dear Lisa, i'm very sorry for your family's lose,iv'e worked both with john and tommy and when tommy got hired at the hospital i took a few tree's down were the new mri building is, i use to see tommy every day and he loved it,the outdoors,life,and his family,God Bless
Mary Ann Rappelt
February 27, 2010
Dear Lisa:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I hope the love and prayers of friends and family will give you and your family comfort at this
most difficult time.
Mary Ann Rappelt
Apple Valley Quilters
Teddi Palmese
February 27, 2010
Tom was one of the kindest men around. I'm truely so sorry not to have made the wake, I was in the hospital and that's the only thing that kept me away. I did the Gemmell land scaping shirts for years and also Southington football. He never just picked up an order, he always smiled and listened to me talk or complain, whatever was on for that day. One day he even put my clothes from the washer to the dryer down cellar because I had seen a mouse. The boys are the same type of man and he was so proud of them. You both did a wonderful job. I will miss seeing that truck pull up to mow and that friendly smile. The time ahead will be hard but the boys will make it a little easier because their father was truely a Gentle Man.
Cathy Weston
February 26, 2010
Lesa, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your wonderful sons are in my thoughts and prayers.
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February 26, 2010
We were all shocked to hear of Toms death. Please know that your family is in all our thoughts and prayers. He has earned his wings in Heaven. May the good Lord bless you all in this time of sorrow.
February 26, 2010
Tom was indeed a gentle giant whose actions spoke much louder than words. We are so saddened by his passing, but know he left two extraordinary sons who will be his legacy. Our sincere and deepest sympathy to Lesa, Ryan and Josh. You are a special family, and our thoughts are prayers are with you.
~The Potrepka Family
Ralph Torone
February 26, 2010
Lesa, Josh, and Ryan,
We were all very saddened to hear the news. Tom (dad) will always hold a place in our hearts as the gentle giant that lead by example not words.....didn't talk much but when he did it was worth listening to.
Ralph, Leslie, Gino, and Vinnie
Greg Benoit
February 26, 2010
Lesa,
I'll always be grateful to have known Tom. He was always there to help when you needed a hand. I'll keep you and the family in my prayers.
Love,
Greg
Chris Benson Rose
February 25, 2010
Dear Gemmell family,
Although I didn't know Tom well, I certainly knew of him and saw him many times over the years throughout town - mostly during his landscaping days. I remember him and his family living on MIddletown Road. My heart goes out to all of you as you process his death and the journey you now walk without him. Know that he is with you every step of the way and for some reason, God needed him at this moment. As sudden a death as his, be grateful that he was spared the suffering of cancer, alzheimers, being paralyzed - they say that the good die young. You will forever have an angel watching over you - I'm sure his mom welcomed him with open arms - a happy day in heaven for sure.
Take care of each other and I hope that all the memories sustain you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Chris
February 25, 2010
Tommy was a good friend to everyone he knew. He was one of the nicest people ANYONE could ever meet and know. He really will be missed by everyone that knew him. Our sympathies to the entire Gemmell family.
Jay and Nancy (Dunn) Tulin
Berlin, Ct
February 25, 2010
Lesa,
I am so sorry to hear about Toms passing, I remember seeing him at Memorial Park during football season with the boys, while our boys were also playing football, I remember his smile on his face. Lesa, I will hold you and your beautiful boys Joshua and Ryan in my Prayers, Please if you need anything please call.
love, Cindy and Ed Torres
cindy torres
February 25, 2010
Lesa,
I am so sorry to hear about Toms passing, I remember seeing him at Memorial Park during football season with the boys, while our boys were also playing football, I remember his smile on his face. Lesa, I will hold you and your beautiful boys Joshua and Ryan in my Prayers, Please if you need anything please call.
love, Cindy and Ed Torres
Lu Ann Hungerford
February 25, 2010
Lesa, I am very sorry to hear of Tom's untimely death. I would see him at the hospital working and we would say "hi" to each other. He was an exceptional person. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
February 25, 2010
Dear Lesa - We were deeply shocked to hear about Tom. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and all your family.
Bob & Jean Fortier (Sent from Florida)
February 25, 2010
Lesa, Tommy holds a special place in my childhood memories at Johnson's Garden Center, specifically how hard he worked and the smile that accompanied those many hours. I was truly saddened by this news and you are in my thoughts. Jennifer (Hall) Albert
Pamela Margnelli Vollinger
February 25, 2010
To all of the Gemmell Family,
It is with shock and sadness I learn of Tom's passing. I have always enjoyed talking with him whenever I would run into him (which recently was usually at Mickey Finns). I remember him when he was growing up and living on Middletown Rd. One special memory I have is going to a Beach Boys Concert with him and Jim. I extend my deepest sympathy and hold you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and painful time. May God comfort you and give you peace and strength as you deal with your loss of Tom who was a blessing to so many.
Deborah DeGiorgi Sala
February 25, 2010
To Lesa and family, please accept my deepest sympathies with the loss of Tom. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Nielsen
February 25, 2010
Allan, I pray you will find peace with the loss of your son. No parent should ever see their child pass before them, somehow it seems to disrupt the scheme of things. May God watch over you and your family as the mourn the loss of a loved one, and fill you with the peace on earth that Thomas finds in heaven. May He touch your life as you touched mine.
Larry Nielsen (EHS Staff 61-64)
Dot and Len DeGiorgi
February 25, 2010
Lesa we were so shocked to learn of Tom's death. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your sons. I have contacted Lisa and I am sure you will be hearing from her. May God help you and your whole family during this difficult time.
Gloria King
February 25, 2010
Lesa,
It seems like Ollie and I knew you and Tom forever. I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this difficult time.
Helen Henkel
February 25, 2010
Lesa and all your family, our deepest sympathies are being sent at this time of loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Henkel family
Southington
Joanne Dunn Hoffman
February 25, 2010
Tommy was my first boyfriend. We thought we'd be together forever. I am so saddened to hear about his death.
February 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gemmell family.
So sorry to here about your dad. He will be greatly missed.
The Dube Family
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