Thomas F. Creighton

Thomas F. Creighton
Born in London, England, Thomas Creighton passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; his son, William, and his wife, Lisa, of New Canaan, CT; his grandchildren, Wesley and Rose; and his sister-in-law, Judith May, of Washington, DC. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Henry.
Tom spent his first 30 years in the UK, where he earned an LLB degree from the London School of Economics and served as a solicitor with a London law firm. In early 1968, he met Joanne and accompanied her back to the United States when she assumed a teaching position at Wayne State University in Detroit. They married and spent the first 17 years of their 57-year marriage in Detroit, where Tom worked for the Michigan Department of Management and Budget.
In 1976, they joyfully welcomed their son, William, into the world. Ever supportive of Joanne's career, the family moved to Greensboro, NC in 1985, and five years later to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. In 1995, they began a 15-year sojourn at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, followed by two years at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Through every move, Tom was unfailingly flexible, accommodating, and good-humored. Always ready to travel, the couple enjoyed frequent trips back to London and journeys to many European countries, as well as to Kenya, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and the UAE.
In 2018, Tom and Joanne settled in Ridgefield, CT. Tom often spoke of the pleasure he found in being in Ridgefield, close to family, and relaxing in his comfortable chair with a good book, a laptop, and a nice cup of tea. British to the core and yet happy to be an American, he entertained family and friends with his witty commentary on the political turmoil of both countries.
He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, quiet strength, and loyalty. He was deeply beloved by family and friends.
Services will be held privately. Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.