Thomas A. Grenon

Thomas A. Grenon, 53, East Willow Run Drive, died peacefully at home November 22, 2006. Mr. Grenon was the beloved son of Barbara (Olson) and the late Russell J. Grenon. Born August 18, 1953, and raised jn Whitman, Mass., Tom moved to Port Orange in 1980. Tom was a great lover of life and although he was diagnosed 13 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis and confined to his hospital bed for the last ten years, he never complained or said, "Why me?" Before his illness Tom was a certified pest technician and at one time owned his own business. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed fishing and a good game of golf. Besides his mother, Thomas will always be lovingly remembered by his son, Michael Grenon, Hyannis, Mass.; his older brother, Steven, and sister-in-law, Sharon Grenon, Edgewater; younger brother, Dana Grenon, Port Orange; nephew, Toby Grenon, Edgewater; and niece, Christie Grenon, Pt. St. Lucie; his "special" sisters, Joyce Rutkauskas, Brockton, Mass., Diane Howard, South Easton, Mass., Susan Martin, Atkinson, N.H. He also leaves several aunts, Mary Menendez, South Daytona Beach, Lois Clergy, Laverne Hill, Miriam Torrey, Whitman, Mass., Corinne Hicks, Hyannis, Mass.; and many cousins. A private service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend special appreciation for the outstanding care given by Hospice of Port Orange. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Cardwell and Maloney Funeral Home, Port Orange, is in charge.