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Tom worked in the investment industry at John Hancock Insurance, Loyal Protective Life Insurance, and Home Savings Bank. After his retirement, he sent out a weekly investment letter with 100% of subscriber fees donated to Pro-Life organizations. He dedicated much of his time to supporting Pro-Life activities. In earlier years, Tom enjoyed sailing and tennis. More recently, he spent his leisure time gardening and playing chess.
For nearly 60 years, Tom was the beloved husband of Paula (McNamara). He was the cherished father of daughter Carolyn Magowan (Mark); daughter Christine Logan (James); son Thomas M. Lester, Jr. (Kristen); and daughter Donna Rudolph (Mark).
Tom was fortunate to have 13 loving grandchildren who were a source of great pride and enjoyment to him; Lauren Rudolph, Paul Rudolph, Joey Logan, Jack Rudolph, Meagan Logan, Kate Rudolph, Jay Logan, Sophia Lester, Kaelin Logan, Laura Magowan, Christa Logan, Madelyn Magowan, & Griffin Lester.
Tom also leaves his sister Carol Gallagher of Walpole. He was predeceased by his brother James Lester & sister Mary Donahue.
Visiting hours are at the MacDonald Funeral Home,1755 Ocean Street in Marshfield on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 40 Canal Street in Marshfield at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALL (American Life League) at https://www.all.org/ or Priests for Life at https://www.priestsforlife.org/.
For online guest book, driving directions and other helpful information please visit the website macdonaldfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Norman Benard
March 10, 2024
Tom was a kind, fun type guy to place chess with, I only knew him through chess but that was enough
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