Dr. J. Thomas Davidson

Dr. J. Thomas Davidson
Tom Davidson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born in Marion, Indiana, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tom attended Colgate University and Cornell Medical School, where he met the love of his life, Sharon. He lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to both his profession and the people around him. Though he liked to describe himself as a "simple country doctor," Tom built a distinguished career as a vascular and general surgeon with Princeton Surgical Associates. He served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Princeton Medical Center and as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He was a beloved teacher, mentor, and colleague whose warmth and steady presence helped shape the fabric of the Princeton medical community.
Always "game for anything," Tom was happiest when surrounded by family and friends-sharing stories, offering guidance, playing tennis, bridge and, of course, enjoying many rounds of golf. He and Sharon cherished a close circle of friends and were active members of the Princeton community, as well as of Manchester, VT and Vero Beach, FL. Tom will be remembered for his quick wit, gentle humor, and rare ability to make everyone feel truly seen and valued.
Tom is predeceased by his parents John L. Davidson and Mary Ruth Stone Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, Jon (Liza) and Elizabeth (Ethan); and his granddaughters, Anni and Louisa, who will forever carry his memory in their hearts. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Davidson (Carol); nephews Scott (Amy), Todd (Dawn) and Chad (Laurie); and beloved members of Sharon and Tom's extended families.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Colgate University or to the Princeton Medical Center Foundation (5 Plainsboro Road, Suite 365, Plainsboro, NJ 08536). For the Foundation, please specify The J. Thomas Davidson Endowment, which supports surgical education for the medical staff at Princeton Medical Center.