Thomas L. Sickles

SOUTHBOROUGH Thomas L. Sickles, 85, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at MetroWest Medical Center, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Gwendolyn (Doore) Sickles for more than 64 years. Mr. Sickles was an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance in Shrewsbury, for many years. He was an active member of 1st Community Church in Southborough, where he also sang in the choir. He was an avid fisherman, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. In addion to his wife, he leaves his children, Ronald Sickles and his wife, Diane, of Nashua, N.H., Sharon Willman and her husband, Skip, of Southborough, David Sickles of Westborough; his brothers, Joseph Sickles of Cossayuna, N.Y., John Sickles of Troy, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are Monday, June 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough (Morrisfuneralparlor.com). A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m., at 1st Community Church, 137 Southville Road, Southborough. Burial will follow in the Rural Cemetery, Southborough. Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to 1st Community Church Choir, 137 Southville Road, Southborough, MA 01772, Attn: Choir Director.