Thomas J. Mohan

Thomas J. Mohan of Holbrook, age 67, died peacefully at his home May 15, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Quincy, a son of the late Francis and Helen M. (Doherty) Mohan. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Boston, he entered the seminary of the Oblate Fathers where he received his BA and MA degrees in Philosophy. After leaving the seminary, he was drafted into the Army in 1968. He served a year in the 11th Infantry Brigade in Vietnam and received the combat infantrymans badge, Bronze Star for service and Army commendation badge. Using the GI Bill, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he received a Masters degree in Hospital Administration. For many years he served in various management positions at New England hospitals. His last assignment before retirement was as administrator of the Oblate Infirmary and Assisted Living residence in Tewksbury, MA. He is survived by his beloved wife and sweetheart of 35 years, Helen (Kelcourse) Mohan. Loving father of Taryn Mohan Bonnefoi and her husband Alexandre of Paris, France and LT. Erin Mohan, USN, currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Brother of Jude Mohan of NJ. Also survived by four brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He had a great passion for life, a one in a million sense of humor, and always had a joke to tell. A great father and husband, he dedicated his life to his family and was always a source of inspiration and encouragement to anyone in need. Now and forever, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held in the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St., (Rte. 37), Holbrook, Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours omitted and interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomass memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.