Thomas Joseph Stanton

Thomas Joseph Stanton Thomas Joseph Stanton, 76, died July 15, 2008 at his home in Bluffton, SC surrounded by his family. He was born in Cambridge, MA on December 31, 1932. He was the son of the late Thomas J. and Josephine Hurley Stanton. He received a Bachelor of Science from University of Massachusetts at Lowell and a Masters Degree in Teaching of Math and Science from the University of New Hampshire. Tom was a Korean War Veteran. He retired from teaching in 1991 after 35 years at Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT and teaching at Housatonic Community College, CT. He was also an active member of Fairfield Gaelic American Club, past President of Feile, and past President of the Stratford Civitan Club. Tom was an avid golfer and an adventure traveler to many exotic places. Tom was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gerry; his son, Thomas of Southern CA; his daughter, Beth Stanton and David Service of Middletown CT; his sister, Joyce Lyons of Lexington, MA and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at The Gaelic American Club in Fairfield, CT at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2008. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry and Foundation for Hospice Care, P.O. Box 24158, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com)