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WESTBOROUGH - Dr. Thomas M. Cummings, 60, of Westborough, passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Westborough MA, after a long and valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sue MacMaster and his adored children, Anna and Evan. Tom is survived by his sisters Susan Cummings and Nancy Smith (Warren) as well as wonderful nieces and nephews; William and Simon Hiscock, Andrea, Jillian, Megan and Matthew Smith. Also mourning his loss: mother- in-law Marion MacMaster, brother-in-law Luke MacMaster (Sandra) and nephew Adam. Very special friends whose longstanding support with epicurean dinners, wine tastings and Sunday football are dearly held; Mary Lou Morris, Steve Payne, Tom Treadwell, Meredith Martin, and Jim Parker, as well as friends who traveled distances to check up and check in: Peter and Mary Feero, Brett Applebaum and Dorothy Gutierrez.
Tom was born in St. John's Newfoundland in 1955, and was predeceased by his parents George and Vida Cummings .He received his MD and completed his radiology residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has worked at the Health Sciences Center, St John's NL, UMass Medical Center, Worcester MA and MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham MA, as an attending radiologist.
As a young man, Tom had an intense love and aptitude for music and enjoyed playing piano and acoustic guitar. His love of acoustic guitar never abated and was a great joy and a comfort to him and his family throughout his life and illness.
Visitation will take place at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church Street, Westborough, MA on Sunday, December 6th from 2-5 P.M.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at The Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St, Westborough, on Monday, December 7th at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, or to the Sophia Gordon Cancer Center, which may be made online, payable to Lahey Clinic Foundation "in support of Sophia Gordon Cancer Center" or to the Salvation Army.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cummings
Desmond Bird
December 26, 2015
So very very sorry Sue...such a fine man..God bless you and comfort you and the kids..
Karl Benedict
December 20, 2015
Worked with Tom for many years at Metrowest. One of the smartest radiologists I've known,. our CT guru. A professional and personal life tragically cut short. My condolences to his family.
Adena Katz
December 10, 2015
Tom was a wonderful teacher. He made a stressful radiology residency fun-we all had laughs in Sandy's office including Mary Lou, Jay Colby and others. We all loved him and respected him. He will be missed dearly.
Millie Bennett
December 8, 2015
I am deeply saddened by Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man with so much to give. Light and Love to his wife Sue, children Anne and Evan, sisters Sue Cummings and Nancy.
December 7, 2015
Tom was a superb radiologist and human being. It was an honor to have worked with him and a privilege to have known him.
Len Inker Wellesley ma
December 7, 2015
It is with a heavy heart that I write this, remembering a cousin who was thoughtful and kind and who always enjoyed a good laugh. I have fond memories of times our families spent together on Elizabeth Avenue (Nancy and I trying to beat the traffic she sent to her room and me to the car), at Topsail Pond (the air horn echoing across the night to summon us back to the cottage if we were out past curfew), and the times together in Wolfville later in our lives (you were such a support Tom to our family in our times of loss). I always looked up to my big cousin Tom and still do. You were one of a kind! I am so deeply sorry for your loss Sue, Anna, Evan, Susan, and Nancy. You are all in my thoughts. Your loving cousin Jill.
Ian Kallmeyer
December 6, 2015
Tom, you touched so many hearts. A true gentleman and a scholar. A giant among men. Your hospitality was unrivaled, your comic timing genius and your enthusiasm for life unbridled. A mentor and role model to so many of us. You shall never be forgotten. All our love and condolences to Sue and family.
Vanessa Stipinovich
December 6, 2015
Tom was such a great radiologist and wonderful teacher to us residents at UMass. He was so knowledgeable, but also patient and practical, and had such a great sense of humor. He spent hours and hours training us for our board exams. He was so kind and so generous. I have such lovely memories of time spent with him and his beautiful family. His love for Sue and his children was clear. He was a mentor, a role model and a treasured friend. I am grateful and honored to have known him. Deepest sympathy and love to Sue, Anna and Evan.
Greg Brown
December 5, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear of cousin Tom's passing. I recall his gentle nature and great sense of humour as well as the times we spent playing music together. Our thoughts are with you all.
Richard Waite
December 4, 2015
Thankful for the time spent with Tom and Sue at UMass. Tom was a mentor and role model for radiology and life. Will always remember his thoughtful and gentle way ... remain hopeful that bits rubbed off. Sending my love and thoughts to Sue and their children.
December 4, 2015
A gentle and kind person with an equally gentle and kind smile Only the best memories. RIP Tom. Thinking of you and your family Sue
Lorne Wight
December 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my childhood buddy, my cousin Tom. I still cherish the times and laughs we had together - oh they were good times. He will be missed! My condolences to Sue, Anna and Evan & the extended family.
Frank Hiscock
December 4, 2015
Goodbye my son,and may God hold you close until we meet again!
I am broken-hearted,lad, and only wish I had seen so much more of you.
I will miss our great phone chats,and hysterical laughter reflecting on times past,SA stories,relatives' escapades, musical memories, and of course,your Irish humoured Xmas cards and tales of Brunellos,and Pinot Noirs savoured and remembered fondly.
Thanks for phoning me on your way to the Rock for the last time,and for keeping in touch always, especially over the last 2 years-it meant a great deal to me!
There were so many vivid and rich times and memories over the years,with you and Sue on Kingsbridge Road, Rennies Mill Road ,and of course Old Topsail Rd., before you left NL.
I am so glad we kept in touch over the years!
Indeed, you enriched our lives laddie,and I loved you as a brother!
So from the Lad to the Kid,as we used to call each other on Elizabeth Ave. years ago in the heat of ping pong battle,I send much love and my deepest sympathy and condolences to your dear family-
To you Sue,
Anna and Evan.
Sue, as you know Tom was a brave intelligent and good man,and you were the love of his life!
and your Dad,Anna and Evan, loved you two deeply,and took great pride in your accomplishments.Take care of each other as time marches on.
To you Susan and Nancy, Tom was a loving brother who gave you his undying affection and never ever said no to anything you asked for.
May the Good Lord Comfort You and May
God Bless you all in your hour of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Cousin Frank, or as Tom always said to me when I picked up the phone:
"Franco my son..."
don bachman
December 4, 2015
Tom was a fine and brave man. It was an honor to work with him. May his memory be a blessing.
Idelisa Torres
December 4, 2015
Dr. Cummings will always be remembered among those who he trained as one of the best teachers anyone could have. So smart so pleasant so professional. Definitively an inspiration to all. He will always be remembered and treasure in our hearts. Rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family
Felipe Brandao
December 4, 2015
On this TRAIN that we are all riding called LIFE. Some times you have the pleasure of knowing some GREAT/EXTRAORDINARY people. On my TRAIN Tom was one of tham. My friend forever!!!! Salute!! "Pin"
Karen Carr
December 4, 2015
My deepest condolences, the world has lost a kind and gentle man... Thank you Tom for sharing your knowledge and wisdom that you freely shared with all of us in CT. Rest easy my friend, god bless...
Felipe Brandao
December 4, 2015
We are all aboard this train called LIFE. While riding this train you have the pleasure of knowing some wonderful people. Tom Cummings was definitely one of them in my TRAIN. A Friend for ever!!!!! May you're soul rest in PEACE!!
Salute! "Pin"
Carol Hiscock
December 4, 2015
So very sad to hear of Tom's passing. Have had him on my mind and in my heart this last while. Sending love to Sue, Anna, and Evan, and to cousins Sue Cummings and Nancy. xo Carol
Kevin and Barb Pritchett
December 4, 2015
Our thots and prayers go out to the family at this time of sorrow. We pray that God in his mercy will provide a comfort to all who know and knew Tom. It is my thots of days spent in childhood with Tom playing games and in particular picking on Sue for Tom's pleasure. All these memories are part of the healing in the process of saying Good-bye to a treasured cousin.
Kevin and Barb Pritchett
Gambo, NL
Lynne Hiscock Sears
December 4, 2015
It is with deep sadness that I am writing this message. My dear cousin Tom, always a gentleman, like his dad, will be fondly remembered for the twinkle in his eye, his wit, his gentle personality and his wisdom. Taken much too soon.
December 3, 2015
Great man, wonderful human being, family man and one of the best radiologists I had the honor to work with. My sincere condolences to Sue, Anna and Evan.
Barry Sacks
Steve Payne
December 3, 2015
So many memories of Tom over the years that will stay with me always, but I will cherish the warmth and love we shared over countless holiday dinners, watching our kids grow up while we tried to keep the traditions the same from year to year. I will think of Tom every time I hear music by any one of a long list of musicians we both liked. A life well lived. We should all be so lucky.
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