Thomas Winston Shumway

Thomas Winston Shumway, 76, of Ransomville, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, suddenly, in Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY. Born on August 22, 1931 in Sioux Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Harry Shumway who worked on the railroad as a telegrapher and the late Kathryn (Elsbree) Shumway who worked as a telephone operator at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. In October of 1953, he married the late Dana Lou (Miller) Shumway.Mr. Shumway came to Niagara Falls as a child with his family. Thomas attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He then served in the United States National Guard. Mr. Shumway was the owner operator of “Tom’s Bullet-Re-Loading”. For over 46 years, Thomas worked as a police officer for the city of Niagara Falls Police Department, retiring in 1996 as Lieutenant, which he served as for 21 years.Mr. Shumway worked for the Niagara Falls Schools Athletic Department and was an Ombudsman for the Niagara Falls schools. Thomas enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, cooking, mini-model trains, pet/animals, computers, “hog” motorcycles and was known as “Bear” and “Big Tom” to those who knew him.Mr. Shumway is survived by six children, John (Theresa) Shumway of Perry, NY, Rodney (Kim) Shumway of the Village of Lewiston, Linda (Robert) Mort of Niagara Falls, NY, David (Cathy) Shumway of Charlotte, NC, Susan (Joseph) Imschiweiler of Exeter, RI and Valerie (Alim) Khan of Niagara Falls, NY; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two nephews, Jon (Sean) Shumway of Wheatfield, NY and Joel Shumway of Niagara Falls, NY and one great-niece and one great-nephew. He was predeceased by one brother James Shumway who worked as an officer for NFPD.There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to UNYTS or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements were made by the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME. Sign guest register at www.ottoredanz.com.