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Thomas Shippee Obituary
Plainfield - Thomas Clifford Shippee passed away at his Plainfield home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Thomas "Pop" was a loving husband of Joyce Malcolm Shippee of fifty-four years. Predeceased parents Clifford Joseph Shippee and Flora Gillow Shippee along with siblings Cathy Shippee Sassenger, Susan Shippee Powers and grandson Dylan Anthony Paradis. He leaves behind three children, Christine Shippee Harpin spouse Gregory S. Harpin, Donna Shippee Paradis spouse Anthony C. Paradis, and Thomas J. Shippee spouse Sandra Parron Shippee. Along with grandchildren, Gregory T. Harpin his spouse Rebecca Bolinger Harpin, Brittany S. Harpin, Brooke Paradis Rufo spouse Jared W. Rufo, Garrett T. Shippee, Kennedy R. Shippee, Ashlyn P. Paradis, and Chase D. Shippee. Great granddaughter Nora C. Harpin and his sister Bonnie O'Brien and brother Douglas Shippee spouse Linda Shippee, with many nieces and nephews. Thomas served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1971. Later, becoming an installer for SNET for thirty years. Thomas then worked as a Correctional Officer at York Correctional Facility from 1998 to 2009. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and retiring in Brooksville, Florida. He was an active member of The American Legion post #186 in Brooksville, FL doing numerous motorcycle escorts to honor fallen Veterans. He was also an active member of Plainfield Congregational Church for over 45 years. Thomas enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and Hayabusa as well as Ford motor vehicles. He truly impacted the lives of family, friends and anyone he came in contact with.
Visiting hours at Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. Plainfield will be Friday (7-31-20) from 4-7 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday (8-2-20) at the family home, 62 Weston Rd. Plainfield from 1-3PM, Military Honors and a service will be conducted at 1:00PM. Masks and social distancing will be required.
In lieu of flower donations can be made to The First Congregational Church of Plainfield Restoration Fund.
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Kathy Pennella
December 12, 2020
To the Shippee Family....
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing...My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you.
Kathy Pennella
(Ron Ceravolo's daughter)
Stormy albina Butvilas houle
August 25, 2020
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TOMMIES PASSING. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY ESPECIALLY TO JOYCE. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER AND GROWING UP AS NEIGHBORS REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. ALBINA BUTVILAS HOULE.
Wayne
August 20, 2020
Worked with Tom for 14 years, always enjoyed his enthusiasm and cheer. Early days at SNET for me it was like a closed mens club, but not with Tom. He was friendly and helpful, I'm better for having known him.
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Denisia Veach
August 1, 2020
Christine,
Although I didn’t know your father well, I came to know him through our conversations at work. A few that stand out are how he drove you into the hospital on nights you were on call.
I remember hearing how he got a kick out of you pushing Greg into a pool fully clothed, and the Halloween when the kids were young and your dad hooked up a walkie talkie to the porch scare crow. Lastly, I remember hearing that he kept you all in line with the duty of picking rocks out of the lawn at the farm. Tango had tender hooves!
I’m sure when he was passing he knew he completed his job on earth.
Rich LeClair
July 31, 2020
Joyce,Bonnie,Doug and Toms family and friends,my deepest sympathy,you are in my thoughts and prayers,i am so sorry to hear of Toms passing,he was such a great friend and will be missed by all. Semper Fi
Sheila Rouillard
July 30, 2020
So sorry Joyce and Bonnie to learn about Tom’s passing. Always enjoyed conversing with him. Now he can enjoy his reward in heaven without any pain. He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Sheila Brisson Rouillard
Maryalice (Dougherty) Pullen
July 30, 2020
Along time ago there was a nice little boy who went to Plainfield elementary school. I remember him fondly from those years. To the entire Shippee family my sincere condolences
Sandra Pellinen
July 30, 2020
Dear Joyce, I am saddened by your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Haynes
July 30, 2020
Dear Joyce & family,
So sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Barbara (Millette) Haynes and family
Fred Payne
July 30, 2020
Tom always had a smile on his face, he was like a second father to me, so much love for him, my heart is broken but I know he's in a better place (heaven) with a new body and no pain, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten
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