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Thomas A. Jarboe Jr.,79, of Colchester formerly of Southington and East Killingly, passed away on August 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 9, 1945, in Meriden, CT, Tom was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Hoff) Jarboe. Tom served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps (1967-1970).
Thomas will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by his siblings, James Jarboe, Sr. (Barbara), Diane Kendrick (John), Gary Jarboe (Amy). He will also be remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews Robert Bushnell (Lisa), Robin Gardner (Joseph), Meghan Gaignard (David), Erik Jarboe, James Jarboe, Jr. (Christina), Justin Jarboe (Alicia), and Kevin Kendrick.
Family and friends are welcome to gather on Friday, August 22, from 9:30- 11 a.m. at Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown with full military honors. Donations in Thomas' memory may be made to Wounded Warriors or Vested Interest in K9s.For online obituary and condolences visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
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