Thomas P. Smith

SMITH, Thomas P. Thomas P. Smith, 55, of Bolton, beloved husband of 35 years to Jean M. (Bennett) Smith, passed away Saturday, (September 25, 2004) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Tom was born May 5, 1949 in Hartford, to the late Thomas and Ann (Morris) Smith. Raised in Granby, he graduated from Granby High School in 1967, and continued his education at University of Hartford and Central Texas College. Tom was a voracious reader throughout his life, continuously expanding his interests and knowledge. Aside from his wife and best friend, Jean, Tom is survived by his daughter, Shelagh Anne Smith of Ithaca NY; his sister, Maribeth Magoon of West Hartland; and two brothers, Daniel Smith of Southwick, MA, and James Smith, of Parkland, FL. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael "Smitty" Smith. Tom is remembered fondly by the Bennett family, and his over 30 nieces and nephews for his great cooking skills, his unique humor and playfulness, particularly as "The Troll Under the Bridge" at Point O' Woods, South Lyme. He also leaves a large family of aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Smith, Morris, Marques, and Burke families. Tom was a disabled American veteran, and recipient of the Purple Heart for his service in the U.S. Army in Viet Nam. He was employed as a software engineer for over 30 years at both Aetna and Traveler's insurance companies. The family would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff of 2East, Manchester Memorial Hospital, who provided kind and compassionate care, and family support during his stay there. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 30, at 10 a.m., at Saint Maurice Church, 32 Hebron Rd., Bolton. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Bentley Memorial Library, 206 Bolton Center Rd., Bolton, CT 06043 for the upgrade of their information technology resources.