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Thomas Kearns Obituary

Kearns, Thomas F.
A man of true grit has passed on. Tom Kearns, (A.K.A. - T.K.), died Friday July 18, 2014. He gave it a valiant battle for five long years, having been inflicted with bone cancer. Tom was a man's man, he knew how to look fear in the eye and he knew how to crush it. He worked the family dairy farm in Sandy Hook hand in hand with his mother Florence and his brother Ed. The three made the distinguished dairy farm sparkle with pride, dignity and enjoyment for all to behold. The three of them literally created a true touch of heaven. Tom's passion in life was Sports. He could tell you the stats of every player on any given team whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or golf. If you wanted to know what was going on in the world of sports, you just asked Tom. He loved his summer run to Saratoga Raceway, and when it came to the Triple Crown, he knew how to pick them. When fishing and hunting season approached he knew how to catch them and he knew how to bag them. He was a man of many talents. He played hardball with the Newtown Baseball League, and further went on to play, coach and manage softball teams throughout many years in Newtown. He was a member of The Newtown Country Club, The Newtown Fish and Game Club, and a former member of The Sandy Hook Fire Dept. As a young lad growing up The Sandy Hook Athletic Club (SAC), was a very dear place to him. Special recognition and thanks are in true order to his care givers, especially Kas Allen, a lady dear to his heart, his brother Ed Kearns, who was there every day for him, to assist him with his health needs, and to keep him abreast of all the activities on the farm. His sister Martha (Kearns) Harshbarger, along with her husband Dick transported Tom on a daily basis for five years back and forth to the hospital for all his treatments and medical evaluations. Thank you to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, there are many others that deserve recognition and appreciation too numerous to name, but a heartfelt thanks to all for your kindness, service, and concerns, and highly recognized support.Tom leaves behind his five remaining siblings William (Mike) Kearns of Sandy Hook, Ruth Hunt of Sandy Hook, Mary Petty and husband John of Peabody Mass, Ed Kearns and wife Lucille of Sandy Hook, Martha Harshbarger and husband Dick of Pawling N.Y., along with many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces, and even a couple of great-greats. He was predeceased by his father John and mother Florence (Ruffles) Kearns, his brother Jim Kearns, and sister Dorothy Bresson. Calling hours are Monday July 21st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Honan Funeral Home 58 Main St. Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church Tuesday at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery Brewster, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue P.O. Box 783, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 or to Masonicare Home Health & Hospice c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. Box 70,Wallingford, CT 06492

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Published by Danbury News Times on Jul. 20, 2014.

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fred terrill

July 14, 2021

he was a great friend and i miss stopping at farm to see him.

Eddie O'Neill

August 4, 2014

Saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Had a lot of wonderful times bailing hay on the farm during the summers with Tom, Jimmy and Eddie. Many great memories of the iced cold homemade lemonade that awaited us after a day spent in the fields. I often tell stories of 'working on the farm' at age 13. R.I.P Tom, I will remember all the good times.

SAM MIHAILOFF

July 27, 2014

uggh, just saw the obit...a very large slice of Sandy Hook has now departed for "greener pastures". I knew him since I moved here 34+ years ago, not close but always time to chat at the deli or hear him rave about his Oldsmobile convertible...All drivers willingly stopped and gave yield to the cows after or before milking. God bless you Tom. Your work here on earth is done. May you rest in peace.

July 20, 2014

Mr. Kearns was a wonderful neighbor of 25 years. He cheered me on my morning runs passed the farm and was ready and welcoming to my 5 children with candy every Halloween. Even as high schoolers, they always made sure to stop by in costume because they knew he would be waiting for them! They grew up watching the cows on the fields and the tractor cutting and baling the hay. In the winter, they still sleigh down the Kearn's hill.
Our sympathies to all his family.
Yvonne & Kevin Grimes and family

Fred Terrill

July 20, 2014

TK was a great guy, good friend, and the toughest softball pitcher I ever faced. He was very good to me and my 2 sons, Rick and Scott. Whenever we would have a hunting camp up in the field he would come to visit at night for snacks or whatever. Lots of stories, lots of fun. We will all miss TK a lot. May you rest in peace and know that you will be greatly missed by many.
Fred Terrill

July 20, 2014

TK,
Words will never be able to express my love for you and the many great times we had together. May you rest in peace my wonderful friend.
Ricky Terrill

July 20, 2014

A great loss sorry for your loss. I played softball with him he will be missed Kurt Shreders

Richard Peck

July 19, 2014

The memories that I have are very fond to me concerning my time staying at the Farm and working with Tom. It established a strong basis for my future adult life. Tom will be missed.

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