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THOMAS HAYDE CODY - of New Canaan, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Norwalk Hospital from complications after major surgery. He was 60 years old. Born May 24, 1945, he was the son of Therese Fish Cody and Thomas P. Cody, MD, longtime New Canaan physician and civic leader.

Mr. Cody was a fourth generation New Canaan resident. He attended New Canaan Schools and graduated from New Canaan High School in 1963. Tom excelled in sports and was a member of New Canaan's 1963 State Championship Basketball team. He went on to graduate from Marquette University and to attend New York University School of Public Administration. Thomas worked in the family real estate business.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Cyr Cody; three brothers, William Cody and George Cody of New Canaan, and James J. Cody of Gadsden, Alabama; two sisters, Catherine Cody and Terry Cody Spring of New Canaan; thirteen nieces and nephews; and eight great nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Hoyt's Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan, Wednesday, October 5, 2005 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by The Advocate on Oct. 4, 2005.

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Terry Higbie

October 17, 2005

Dear Judy, Geaorge, Billy, Terry, Jim and Cathy,

I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. I know there is very little that can be said that can ease the pain of his loss, just know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terry Higbie

Panama City FL

Grace Kraemer

October 10, 2005

Dear Judy, George, Billy, Jim, Cathy and Terry:



We are so sorry to hear about Tom. Our thoughts are with you. We shall never forget the thoughtfulness of the Cody family when our mother and brother died.



With our deepest sympathy,



Grace Higbie Kraemer, Peter & Will Kraemer

lollie higbie

October 8, 2005

DEAR JUDY, GEORGE, BILLY, JIM, CATHY,AND TERRY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOM!WE KNOW YOUR HEARTBREAK AND SORROW, BUT THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT ANY BETTER I KNOW. PLEASE KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU AND YOURS IN OUR THOUGHTS. WHAT ELSE CAN WE SAY...EVENTUALLY "IT" GETS BETTER.MUCH SYMPATHY, ALL THE HIGBIES

Ellen Shipman Aiello

October 4, 2005

Dear George,Bill,Judy,Cathy,Terry and Jim, Our family is so saddend by the passing of Tommy,,,he was never Tom to us,always Tommy. Growing up on Church Street,we felt a connection with our Doctor's family but especially with Tommy,George,Billy. The boys were friends with Jim and John but were always friendly to all of us especially to our Mother. Know that we will be remembering all of you as your bury Tommy. With affection,Ellen,Jim,John Carol and David Shipman

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