Thomas B. Masters

Thomas B. Masters obituary, Newfane, NY

Thomas B. Masters

Thomas Masters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. - Newfane on Jun. 23, 2025.

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Thomas Barstow Masters, 73, passed peacefully at his home in Ransomville, NY on Saturday June 21. He was born May 5, 1952 in Ransomville, a son of the late Francis and Leslie Masters.

Tom lived his whole life in Niagara County, a truck driver by trade, he enjoyed travel and fishing and was a life long motorcycle enthusiast.

A loving and devoted husband and father, Tom's primary passion was music. Playing guitar and singing with local bands at open mics, you could often find him playing with the Twang Gang at the Sportsman's Tavern in Buffalo performing covers of his favorite tunes or songs he wrote himself which he described as giving him the "joy in his life".

Tom is survived by his wife Melody, and his sons Derek, Joel and Matthew, grandchildren Matthew, Brandin and May, and brothers Leslie and James. He is predeceased by his brother John.

No service will be held, however the family will host a celebration of life at a later date TBD.

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June 26, 2025

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Susan Rademacher

June 26, 2025

I remember Tom showing up for a yoga class on his motorcycle
RIP Tom.
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Deborah Carr

June 25, 2025

Cal and I will miss his incredible opinions about everything. Thank you for being our friend. Our sincerest condolences for your loss

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