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Thomas Sainsbury Obituary

Pawcatuck - Thomas E. Sainsbury of Pawcatuck passed away on September 8. He was 88.

He was born in Providence, R.I., on June 10, 1919.

He married Palma Samson in 1946.

Mr. Sainsbury served in World War II and then graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. He retired from Harris in 1981. He also enjoyed many hobbies and sports that he passed on to his children and grandchildren, including his love of the Boston Red Sox.

During Tom's years he was involved with the Pawcatuck Little League, on the Town of Stonington Board of Tax Review, St. Michael's Parish, Mystic Seaport and the Disabled American Veterans.

He will be sadly missed by his wife and their eleven children, Frances Bonardi, Mary Lou Battles, Laurel Fernandes, Barbara Santiago, Tom Sainsbury and Michelle Murphy, who live locally; Patricia Barber of Keene, N.H., Col. Michael Sainsbury of Fort Lee, Va., Phillip Sainsbury of Millersville, Md., Maureen Wirta of Groton, Mass., and Maj. Paul Sainsbury of Warner Robbins AFB, Ga. He is survived by his sister Margaret Brennan, 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Sept 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gaffney Dolan Funeral Home in Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, Liberty Street, Pawcatuck on Wednesday, September 12, at 11:30 a.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to either the VNA of SECT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385 or St. Michaels Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379.

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Published by The Day on Sep. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Sainsbury

18 Entries

Jennifer Rose

September 19, 2007

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

COL James and Cathy Meyer

September 17, 2007

To the Sainsbury Family - Our deepest sympathies. May God keep you in this time of loss.

James & Maria (Santiago) Ventura

September 13, 2007

May the Lord give you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is now with his loving father. We are so sorry for your loss.

Laurie and Larry Bagley

September 11, 2007

To the entire Sainsbury Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rhonda Mitchell

September 11, 2007

COL Sainsbury and Family,
May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Ira and Rhonda Mitchell

Kari Edwards

September 11, 2007

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Rob & Christina Evans

September 11, 2007

Michelle and Maureen - we are so sorry to here the sad news of your Dad's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Ken Giblin

September 10, 2007

Dear Palma and family,
We are very sorry to hear about Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Giblin and Sheryll Travers

Ellen Celmer

September 10, 2007

Dear Aunt Palma and cousins,
I was so sorry to learn of Uncle Tom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ellen, Mark and Meagan Celmer

Roy Smith

September 10, 2007

Dear Palma, I was saddened to read of Tom's passing. I recall with great pleasure all the time we spent working in politics back in the 70's, and Tom was really a great guy and a gem to work with. Please know that you and the family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Roy and Marj Smith.

Shannon O'Haire

September 10, 2007

I was saddened to learn of Uncle Tom's death. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

The Perrys

September 10, 2007

To all the Sainsburys
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy, he will be truly missed. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Godspeed.

September 10, 2007

To the Sainsbury Family,
Our condolences on the loss of Mr. Sainsbury. We are close friends of Mary Sainsbury Devine and her husband and know how very special Palma and Tom were to them.
Our sympathies,
Solange and Fred Manni
Cranston, R.I.

Patti & Mark Minasian

September 10, 2007

Michelle & family:

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathleen O'Keefe

September 10, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Fred & Pat Moody and family

September 10, 2007

Dear Palma and family, We are so sorry to hear of you loss. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Pacheco, Jr

September 10, 2007

Paul & Family,

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

Dave

patty logan shafer

September 10, 2007

to the sainsbury familys, were so sorry to hear of mr sainsburys passing. we are neighbors on moss st and grew up with all the kids. your all in our thoughts and prayers. sincerely, the logan familys. moss st paw ct.

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