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Thomas Beard Obituary

BEARD, THOMAS J. JR., age 75, of Mount View Ave, passed away on October 14, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Catherine H. (Walsh) Beard. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anna L. (Fitzpatrick) Beard. Before retirement, Mr. Beard was employed as a Electro Jewelry Plater and in later years was a Litigation Paralegal. He was a noted WPRO caller "Tom from North Kingstown" , an avid hockey and baseball player. Most of all was a loving and caring person who was devoted to his family. Besides his wife of over 46 years, he leaves a son Brian T. and wife Melissa Beard of North Kingstown, a daughter Karen A. and husband Wayne Littlefield of Exeter RI, grandfather of Kayla and Patrick Littlefield, Riley and Brayden Beard. He was the brother of Congressman Edward P. Beard of Warwick and John Beard of Providence. He was the father of the late Nancy C. Beard and brother of the late Ann Beard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am in St. Francis de Sales Church 381 School St., North Kingstown. Interment with military honors will follow in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm in The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. For online expressions of sympathy, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 16, 2012.

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Arthur Curry

October 31, 2012

Tom's Family, Eddie and John,
I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing. I have great memories of Wadsworth Street, Anne and your mom. I always enjoyed Tom's insight on all things in RI on the radio. I will keep him in my prayers. RIP

Gayle Clare

October 24, 2012

Dear Karen & Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. Although I've never meet your Father I know in my heart that he must have been a wonderful man from all the beautiful stories and memories we have talked about. May you keep the memories close in your heart for ever and always. I pray your faith will continue to be strong. Always remember that you have a friend in me that will always be willing to help. I will continue to pray for your Dad.

Becky Moniz

October 23, 2012

Dear Cathy, I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing. Always joy to speak with and of course to listen too. I enjoyed running into him at the market or around town. He always had an interesting take on things and he always made you think. I loved working with him and our abundance of office stories will be passed on for decades, I'm sure of it. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely-

October 21, 2012

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Tom was a great guy and will be remembered by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Peter Crudden

Larry, Mary Valliere

October 20, 2012

Cathy & family, we are sending our most heartfelt sympathy to you all. We were out of state & didn't know of Toms passing until yesterday. You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time.
Larry, Mary Valliere & family

Larry DeRosa

October 19, 2012

Eddie, so sorry to read about your loss of Tom.Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Larry DeRosa

October 18, 2012

Kathy,please accept our deepest sympathys for Toms passing. We have been out of state since Monday and arrived back today. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
he was one of our favorite Real Estate salespeople. Bill & Mary Ann Young.

Ed & Zita Belasky

October 18, 2012

Family and friends of Thomas Beard. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Thomas. He and the family are in our prayers. May his soul rest in peace. Our deep condolences goes to you all.

Richard Campagnone Sr

October 18, 2012

To Ed Beard amd family; So sorry to have read about the passing of your Brother. Please except my condolence and prayers. Richard Campagnone Daytona Beach, Florida

October 18, 2012

To Congressman Ed Beard and the entire Beard famile: We were so saddened to have read about the passing of Thomas. Please except our condolence and prayers. Mary Campagnone and family--Daytona Beach, Florida

October 17, 2012

Brian,
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest condolence to you and your family.
Ed Murray

Bill Kulpa

October 17, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

October 17, 2012

Cathy, Pat (Lavalle) and I are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Al & Pat Bucci

Gayle R. Bundy

October 17, 2012

To everyone in the Beard Family:
I am so sorry for your loss and wish I was not so ill so that I could be there for you today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Gayle R. Bundy

Anson (Guy) Smith

October 17, 2012

Brian & Family

Shannon and I were deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a fine man and a significant influence for good in others' lives. I will miss him a great deal. Please remember that I am here to help however I can. Don't hesitate to call if you need help or if you simply need a listening ear.

Guy

Sandy Spina

October 17, 2012

Cathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 17, 2012

Karen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Gina Stillman

October 17, 2012

Our prayers and thought are with Kate. Our deepest sympathy to all your family.

Sandy &Maureen lundy

Abigail Noonan (Bundy)

October 16, 2012

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
~Eskimo Proverb

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Beard, Karen, Brian, and the rest of the family.

October 16, 2012

To Mrs. Beard, Brian and Missy, Karen and Wayne, and all the kids, I am so sorry for all of you. I have such fun memories of Mr. B and I know all of you do too...I pray that those memories help get everyone through their sadness...
Peace and love for all of you,
Colleen Anderson (Carter)

Martin Berube

October 16, 2012

My words can't express the love and prayers I am sending to the entire Beard family. Mr. Beard was a larger than life individual that I always enjoyed time with. Baseball, Hockey, Pool, playing around the Beard house, pizza, or whatever fun we enjoyed together. The whole Beard family feels like an extension into my family and I want to share my warm thoughts and prayers too Mrs. Beard, Brian, Karen and the whole family. I loved Mr B. He was a Great Man!! From 5 years old to 41 tomorrow, Mr. Beard was always a treat to visit with.

Ana & Bob Munroe

October 16, 2012

We will miss your humor and perspective. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family during this trying time.

October 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nolan was fortunate to know Grandpa Beard,and all of his wonderful baseball stories and helpful hints. Thanks for the great memories, Mr. Beard! Sincerely, Kim, Jeff, and Nolan Barry.

Kathy Murphy Kelly

October 16, 2012

Kathy my deepest sympathy on Tom's passing.I will remember him in my prayers.

October 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He's sitting in the box seats up there!!
All our love,
The Goodkin Family

Joan D'Ambra

October 16, 2012

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Paul Hicks

October 16, 2012

Ed: My deepest sympathy on the passing of Tom. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

October 16, 2012

We are so sorry for this loss. I know he is in heaven now and at peace and no pain. My heart goes out to everyone in the family. Diane and Michael Brennan

Daniel Gannon

October 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Beard family. I will always have good memories of growing up in Mount View and playing pond hockey with Mr. Beard.

kim hudson

October 16, 2012

we are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

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