After a courageous battle with cancer, Thomas passed away on March 16, 2006. Born on March 23, 1932 in Limerick City, Republic of Ireland he was the husband of Barbara (nee Leonard). He was the father of Carol, Tom Jr., Terence and his wife Christina, Kevin and his wife Trish, and of Stephen and his wife Christine. He was the brother of Jack (Masie), Philomena (Denis Punch), Mary (Jim Diffley), Arthur, Vinnie (Theresa) and sister-in-law Rita. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Olga Mary (nee Holt) and by brothersWillie and Patrick and by sisters Florie and Veronica. Mass was held in St. James Church, Colgan on March 20th, 2006.