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Thomas Bagshaw Obituary

BAGSHAW, Thomas L. (90) passed away on April 6, 2008. He is survived by his children, Thomas Jr., Stephen, Nancy and 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Allison, Kylie, and Leah. Originally from Boston, MA he retired as an educator for 35 years in Long Beach. He will be missed by all. Services at Westminster Memorial Park on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:30.

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Published by Press-Telegram from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2008.

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Jack Hosier

April 29, 2008

I had Tom as a teacher for 5 years, including two at Marshall Jr High and three at Wilson Hi (graduated 1963). Tom was the best. He was a fantastic teacher who truly loved what he did - and it showed in the classroom. Thank you, Mr Bagshaw, for your great humor, your teaching ability and for the wonderful years I was able to learn from you. You were a great influence on my life.

Richard Ludlow

April 21, 2008

We have fond memories of Tom in our sailing days. Sitting in the cockpit of the boat telling war stories and drinking wine. We spent many happy weekends on our boats at Naples Landing in Belmont Shores. Dick always admired Tom's ability during the Ensenada Race to cook while under sail. He was a great guy. Dick, Sally, Bill and Dan Ludlow

Joel Tankenson

April 20, 2008

I met Tom when I was a first year teacher at Wilson. Later, when I became a counselor, I had the privilege of working with Tom after he retired and did subsitute counseling. What a great mentor he was, but what was most compelling about Tom were 'his stories' and absolute terrific sense of humor. After a conversation with him, I always left with a smile. Tom, thank God you lived long enough to see the Red Sox finally break the curse! You will be missed.

Sincerely,

Joel Tankenson

Jeri Livingstone

April 19, 2008

Tom Bagshaw was my favorite teacher - EVER - and I graduated from Wilson in 1963. As I told his son Tom Jr. we took a poll at our 30 yr reunion in 1993, and he had the most votes as favorite teacher. What a great guy! Our best to his family ...

Debbie Reeves

April 19, 2008

Jr,

I am so deeply saddend for you at this time. I hope that you find some peace in all this saddness that you are facing. You were a very good son to your dad and don't ever forget that.
I'm here for you!

Love you much,

Debbie and Greg

Rose and Joe Wainauskas and family

April 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your former neighbors on Senasac

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