Thomas Cain Gillespie
Thomas Cain Gillespie
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A celebration of life tribute service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at John W. Keffer Funeral Home, 2114 W. Market Street, York, PA 17404. Following visitation from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., full military honors will be provided at 3 p.m. by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Pastor Brian Markle will conclude the tribute service with spiritual guidance.
Born in Cloquet in northern Minnesota on January 16, 1948, Tom enjoyed a wonderful childhood with father George A. Gillespie and mother Anna Mae (Billie) Christensen Gillespie, siblings Susan Gillespie of Virginia, Minnesota and brother Michael Gillespie of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Family dogs Topsy, Fritz and Blitz completed the family.
After graduating from Cloquet High School, Tom graduated from The University of Minnesota in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in political science. Tom then served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1971-1974. at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Ord in California and Schwabisch Gmund 56th Field Artillery Group in Germany. Following his military service, Tom earned a master's degree in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Tom worked for several corporations including Trane Corporation, ISP Chemicals and Harley Davidson in York. Tom enjoyed living in several cities including Montgomery, Alabama, Houston, Texas and York, Pennsylvania.
A lifelong runner, Tom also enjoyed playing baseball and softball, including The York White Rose Softball League and Spring Ford A.A. Tom served as an umpire as well. Tom loved to read and spend time with family and being outdoors. He followed the New York Yankees and Minnesota Vikings with avid interest. He especially shared a hobby with son Alexander: watching and filming trains.
Survivors include his wife and beloved son Alexander, sister Susan and brother Michael and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Condolences can be sent to the care of John W. Keffer Funeral Home.
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