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Thomas Regan Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the beloved son of Ruth Regan of Westerly and the late Patrick J. Regan, Sr.
Tom worked as a truck driver transporting concrete products for several companies over the years and was a longtime member of the Hook & Ladder Company of the Westerly Fire Dept. He was a member of the BPOE #678 and the Westerly-Pawcatuck Antique Car Club. Tom enjoyed sitting out at his homemade firepit and loved driving on the beach and fishing.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ellen, his son Thomas M. Regan, Jr. of New London; brother Patrick J. Regan, Jr. and nephew Shaun, both of Westerly; and by his beloved Shepherd-Husky "Baby".
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-7p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday at 1pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit ww.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Byron O. Brown
July 26, 2021
Regan Family,
I knew Tom and his family from the Village of White Rock back in the sixty. His Mom and Dad were well respected and friendly. Rest in peace Tom and I thank you for being a good friend.
Gary and Karen Stanley
July 25, 2021
Dear Ellen: We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a nice, friendly guy who will be missed by so many. We are thinking of you with love at this very sad time. May God bless you and your beloved husband Tom.
Carole ornberg
July 23, 2021
Dear Ellen I am deeply sorry for loss you are in my thoughts.fondly,Carole ornberg
Joanne Bergeron
July 22, 2021
Dear Patrick , I am so sorry for you and your families loss. My heart is breaking for you. Joanne Bergeron
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Marjorie Fusaro and john fusaro
July 21, 2021
So very sorry for your loss.
Carol Burdick (formerly from White Rock Village)
July 20, 2021
I lived nest door to late Joe also Ruth R. that's where everybody known's your name. Tom and his family very nice people. Late Kay King and her Mother, Fran excellent people and good friends. Ruth Regan long time friend in W.R. Many good ones are still living back in W.R. Rest in people and always remember the good people that we meet along the way.
Susan Misto
July 20, 2021
Dear Ellen, Patrick and the Regan family.
Thinking of you all. My deepest sympathy on your loss of Tom.
Sending prayers and hoping you find strength in your memories during this time of loss.
With love, Susan Misto
Carleen Clark
July 20, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tom will truly be missed by all.
Anita Narciso Throwe
July 20, 2021
May the love Tom shared with you both, sustain you in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy,
Cousin, Anita
Joe clark
July 20, 2021
Rip my friend I remember the good times we had it the fire station
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