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Thomas Coty Obituary
DUDLEY - Thomas J. Coty, 49, of Dudley, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, after an illness. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, son of Patricia (Goulet) and Harold Coty, was raised in Keene, New Hampshire, and lived in Southbridge before moving to Dudley six years ago. He attended Tantasqua Regional High School and was the Facilities Director at YMCA in Westborough for the last four years.
He leaves his best friend of 14 years and wife, Kathryn (Regele) Coty; a daughter, Hannah Coty of Southbridge; a step-son, Charles Aksel of Dudley; a daughter, Faith Coty of Seminole, FL; his father, Harold J. Coty and his companion, Esther Breckenridge of Swanzey, NH; two brothers, Steve Coty and his wife Donna of Hancock, NH and Michael Coty and his wife Becky of Thompson, CT; three sisters, Ceil Scranton and her husband Jim of Chesterfield, NH, Kathy Martz and her fiancé, Scott Perra of Sullivan, NH, and Sarah White and her husband, Christopher of Feeding Hills; and many nephews and nieces. His mother, Patricia (Goulet) Coty, died in 1998.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Tom's family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Funeral services and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Glioblastoma Fund, Attn: Dr. Eudocia Lee, 450 Brookline Avenue, Suite Dana-2112K, Boston, MA 02215. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Edward Murphy
May 25, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss . To Kate and the family ; Keep the faith !
Shannon Mckenney
May 22, 2014
I was so sad to hear today about Tom's passing. He always made you feel welcome and was someone who was just excepting of everyone. My heart goes out to his family and dear friends. Im blessed to have the beautiful gate he made on our deck. This summer we plan now to add a plaque to it in his honor... God bless you Tom. May you know you are truly loved by so many..
ken
May 22, 2014
Am so sad for the Lost of a Good man. He was my boss at the ymca , I was very lucky to work with him. Am going to miss his laughter and his smile. To His Family Am Sorry He was too young to leave us but I know he is Building Something up there!!!! Kate god bless you and charley...
Lynn M. Roy homefries/the chef
May 22, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Tom's passing but happy to know that he was able to do so in his home! It had been a pleasure being able to help care for Tom during his short stay with us, A pleasure meeting all of his family who obviously loved him very much. My Heart goes out to each and everyone of you with deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
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