Thomas Oldham

Thomas Oldham, 81, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the loving husband of Betty (Moffitt) Oldham for 59 years. Born in Oneco, CT, he was the son of the late William Oldham, and Bertha (Jaskot) and Edward LaCourse.

Tom grew up on "The Hill" and lived most of his life there. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1961. He worked for Robertson Paving and Cliff Green & Sons as a paver and a truck driver. He had a business seal coating driveways and parking lots. He also served in the Army Reserves for six years.

Tom enjoyed country music, especially Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and the Highway Men. He loved going for his daily drives and walks. He would love to wave to all that went by while he sat on the wall at Gara Pond. In his youth, he loved playing baseball. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing to "The Twist," and the Brooklyn Fair. He was most proud of his family and loved spending his time with them. He was a hard worker, a true friend, and a kind and caring man, who would help anyone in need.

In addition to his wife Betty, Tom is survived by two daughters, Sharon Oldham of Plainfield, CT, Becky Hewitt (Brian) of Moosup, CT; 5 grandchildren; Jacob Morey (Savannah) & Kayla Morey (Christopher), Danielle Chase (Peter), Nicholas Hewitt (Tayler) and Gavin Hewitt (Reghan); 5 Great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Hudson, and Presley Hewitt, Palmer and Lachlan Chase; 5 sisters in law: Hazelle, Linda, Claire, Linda, & Mary, several nieces and nephews, and his close friends: Bill Gluck, Mark Gluck, Sandy Dodge, and Bob Robertson.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tom's family from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home, 595 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 am, in Evergreen Cemetery, Plainfield, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.DoughertyBrosFuneralHome.com