Thomas P. Connor

Thomas P. Connor obituary

Thomas P. Connor

Thomas Connor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Thomas P. Connor Beloved husband, father, proud member of IBEW Local 103 and a US Army Veteran died peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Thomas P. Connor, of Groveland MA formerly of Lexington, MA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, a hard work ethic, humor and kindness. Born in Boston and raised in Somerville MA, he built a life centered around his family and always held a deep appreciation for his Catholic faith, his Irish roots and was a die-hard New England sports fan. He is survived by Mary Connor (Scanlon), his wife of 59 years and his daughter Jennifer Mills and her husband Peter. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas J Connor and Margaret (Ruane), sisters Mary Devine and Helen Hogan. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are Tuesday, June 17 from 4PM - 7PM at Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington, MA. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 AM at St. Brigid Church, 1981 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington MA (from the funeral home at 9am). A special thank you to Avita of Newburyport and to Compassus Hospice Care for their loving care of Tom for the past several months. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The Dementia Society of America, the Irish Cultural Center in Canton MA, or Compassus Hospice Care. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

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51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

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