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Thomas Donlon Obituary

Thomas J. Donlon III, 47, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 2016.

He was born July 6, 1968, in Manchester to Thomas J. Donlon II and Janice Fowler. He worked as a machinist who, in his spare time, rode his mountain bike, went to the beach, and enjoyed life. He was a devout Catholic and spent many man-hours at St. Luke Church in Ellington helping out wherever needed.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Tracy King and her husband, John, of Ashford, Kimberly Davis and her husband, Matthew, of Stafford Springs; his nieces, Amanda and Alexis King and Kaylie Davis; and his grandmother, Anita Carter. He was predeceased by his sister, Kristine Donlon.

Relatives and friends may join the family Monday, April 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family.

For online condolences, visit

www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Apr. 8 to Apr. 12, 2016.

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KATHY SNOW

April 10, 2016

JAN AND FAMILY,
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
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KEN AND KATHY SNOW

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