James Leonard Light

James Leonard Light obituary

James Leonard Light

James Light Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2025.
Thomas Harrison Henry- suddenly, on November 20, 2025, at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of 67 years of Patricia A. (Russell) Henry of Arlington. Son of the late Ann E. (Conroy) Henry and Harrison T. Henry of Cohasset and Boston. Father of Christine Murray of Lynn and Catherine Henry of Aston, PA. Grandfather of Thomas Xenos of Swampscott, Alexander Murray of Malvern, PA, Mark Blaho and the former Colleen Blaho of Pennsylvania. Uncle of Ann Marie Kirk of Taunton, Kenneth Russell of Maryland, Charles Russell Ill of Marshfield along with numerous other nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Francis (Buddy) Henry, Donald Henry and Jack Henry of Oregon and the late Elizabeth Hargroves. Brother-in-law of the late Mary and Joseph Nocito of Chelsea, Charles and Katherine Russell of Middleboro, the late James Russell and Richard Russell of Cambridge, Theresa Fitzgerald of Hyde Park, Elizabeth and Robert McGonagle of Tennessee and Thomas Russell of Quincy.

A proud Marine of the Korean Conflict and a former retired employee of the now closed Boston Naval Shipyard in Charlestown, and part-time pharmacy tech at Emerson Hospital in Concord.

Thomas was a longtime member of Arlington Council #109 in Arlington, former Grand Knight of Cambridge Council #74, and Editor of "The Elm" council newsletter. An early member of Bishop Chevrus Assembly and member of the honor guard, a longtime member of St. Pius Assembly, a Secular Carmelite, and member of the Community of the Espousals, O.C.D.S. in Brighton. Former Parishioner of the now closed Immaculate Conception Parish in North Cambridge, where he worked closely with Fr. Arthur Wright and the late Sr. Jane Carew as a volunteer in the teaching of CCD and RCIA. He was also an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. A long-time member of St. Camillus Parish in Arlington, who was very active before his illness.

Visiting hours will be held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. Arlington, Tuesday, December 2nd from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral from the funeral home Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial in St Paul Cemetery, Arlington.

Donations may be made in his name to, Community of the Espousals, O.C.D.S, 172 Foster St., Brighton, MA 02135.

For directions, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.

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Matt Burt

December 1, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to Pat, Christine, Cathy and the family. Tom was a dear friend and wonderful neighbor (and chess teacher!) for many years and he will be very missed.

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