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Thomas Rouse Obituary
He loved to hunt, fish, picking fiddlehead, tell stories and do pranks, eat candy, spend time with his grandchildren, cut firewood, mow the lawns, riding around Haynesville taking in the sights with his loving wife.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Cathy and Hudson Cole of Linneus, Lynn and Ronald Tuck of Haynesville, Helena and Percy Cochran of Houlton; 3 sons, Thomas "Butch" Jr. and Sharon Rouse of Amity, Paul and Lisa Rouse, Steven and Tory Rouse, all of Haynesville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Irene and Larry Malone of Bangor, Therasa and Doug Frye of Danforth, Wanda Young of Brookton and Nancy of New York; brother-in-law, Laurel and Marge Young of CT; special friends the Dutton Family; the entire Irish clan who took him in and treated him as their own. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Althea in 2015; a daughter, Janet; a brother Lowen "Gus" Rouse Jr.; sister, Barbara White; step-father Watson B. Irish; brother-in-laws, Brian and Arnold and sister-in-law, Tink.
A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. May 7th in the Haynesville Cemetery with Pastor Joan Sullivan officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madigan Estates Activity Fund, 93 Military Street, Houlton ME 04730, Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick MA 01760 or Alzheimer's Association, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough ME 04074.
The family would like to thank Madigan Estates, especially his girls and Dr. Sussman for all their help. For an online memory book and to leave condolences please visit
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Lowell Cornell Jr.
April 10, 2021
Tom was the first one to welcome me to Haynesville.
Lowell Cornell Jr.
April 10, 2019
An not believe it has been 3 years.
Barry White
April 17, 2016
I have great memories of Uncle Tom, and (Aunt Althea) of fishing with him and listening to his great hunting stories, all true I am sure. I remember our last visit and how proud he was of the huge deer he got behind the barn. What a gift you kids had all those years. Be sure to cherish them. A special thank you to Helena for the phone call. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Barry and Linda White (New York)
Lowell Cornell Jr.
April 16, 2016
Rest in peace Tommy. I enjoyed all your stories you told of lumbering in the woods. Especially how you kept the road open near the picnic area.
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Sandra Harvey
April 16, 2016
Tom, Shannon,Sonya and family so sorry for the loss of your grandfather prayers are sent your way
April 16, 2016
Dear Family of Mr. Rouse. So sorry to hear of the death of your beloved family member. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Leola Bishop
April 16, 2016
We are thinking of all of you as you grieve your loss. You were so fortunate to have such loving parents and to have such a large, loving family. Cling together and share the joys you've experienced, the things that stand out so vividly and bring such smiles and laughter to your heart and mind. You will never loose the love you've shared. God be with you all. Love, Dale and Kathy Clifford
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