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Thomas Penfound Obituary
CAMDEN - Thomas A. Penfound passed away at home, on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late William and Ellen Penfound.
Mr. Penfound served in the Air Guard prior to attending college. He later worked his way to flight engineer at Capitol International Airways. Mr. Penfound loved the freedom of flying and co-owned a plane. When he wasn't flying, working, or playing golf, he enjoyed some mechanical tinkering. Mr. Penfound was a quiet man who enjoyed a simple life and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents; Mr. Penfound was preceded in death by his brother, Theodore.
Mr. Penfound is survived by his sister, Francis; children, Thomas Penfound, Jr. (M. Jane Absalom), Joan M. Ward, and Vivian L. Pritchett (Claude Pritchett) ; grandchildren, Miah, Jessica, Jesse, Tara, and Taliessin; two great grandchildren; and extended family.
A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to sign the condolence book.
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Donna Thurman Johnston
April 14, 2022
Love my Uncle Tom, him and Aunt Sylvia were my favorite aunts and uncles, he will be truly missed.
Vivian Pritchett
April 14, 2022
I miss my Dad so very much
From the Staff of Melvin Funeral Home
April 13, 2022
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