Thomas Gregory Cushman, 1955–2020 (aged 64 years)
- Name
- Thomas Gregory /Cushman/
- Given names
- Thomas Gregory
- Surname
- Cushman
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Adoption: Adopted by both parents |
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Death of a father
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Note: ROBERT CUSHMAN OBITUARY ROBERT CUSHMAN OBITUARY Robert David Cushman, 82 Robert David Cushman, 82, of Sunset Acres, Washington Street, Plainville, died on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a period of declining health. He was the husband of Florence L. (Francis) Annese Cushman to whom he was married on October 27, 1996. He was the husband of the late Phyllis R. (Duffy) Cushman who died in February 1988. Born in Waterford, Vermont on January 24, 1928, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Densis Bell (Russel) Cushman. A resident of Plainville since 1995, Mr. Cushman formerly resided in Foxboro, East Mansfield and West Mansfield. A former tractor-trailer driver, Mr. Cushman later worked for the Town of Mansfield as a custodian in the school department for 17 years and for the Town of Foxboro as a custodian at the town police station and town hall for 21 years. He retired on August 23, 2003. He was a member of Cushman Union Church in the Adamsdale section of North Attleboro. He will be lovingly remembered for his strong work ethic and love for working around his property and yard. In addition to his wife of 13 years, he leaves a daughter: Ruth Webber and her husband, R. David Webber, of Foxboro; a son: Thomas G. Cushman of North Attleboro; a grandson: Michael R. Webber and his wife, Deborah Webber, of Cumberland, Rhode Island; a granddaughter: Michelle R. Devine and her husband, Jarrett Devine, of Exeter, Rhode Island; two great grandchildren: Lucas A. Webber and Nathan D. Webber both of Cumberland, Rhode Island; a stepdaughter: Lorraine Waseleski and her husband, Stephen Waseleski, of Gansevoort, New York; two step grandchildren: Danielle Waseleski and Brittany Waseleski both of Gansevoort, New York; a sister: Lucille Peterson and her husband, Roland Peterson, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and Apache Junction, Arizona and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Wilbur “Buster” Cushman who died during World War II, Lillian Blodgett and Esther Croteau. Visitation has been respectfully omitted. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating his life on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12:15 PM in the Barton Chapel of Bethany Congregational Church, Foxboro. Burial will be private. Following church services, an invitiation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the Friends of Plainville Seniors, Inc. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. |
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Burial of a father
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Note: While a stone is located within the Grove Cemetery (Spring of 2020), next to Roberts first wife with Birth and Death dates, the location of his remains are unknown. His second wife had possession of his ashes following his funeral. Robert's ashes are not at Grove Cemetery. |
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Death
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Note: Obituary Obituary Thomas Gregory Cushman, of North Attleboro, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 64. Born on May 6, 1955 in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Phyllis R. (Duffy) Cushman. When he was younger, Tom loved anything with a motor and he was very gifted at taking them apart and putting them back together. Most recently, as his health declined, he enjoyed playing games on Facebook. He was a huge Patriots fan. Tom will always be lovingly remembered by his family, cousins and many friends for his organization skills, his generosity and his willingness to help others. Tom enjoyed cooking and gardening. His true love was working for Monarch machine in North Attleboro as a machinist a job he held for 32 years and is remembered for it being his home away from home. He was always fixing something. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Wilbur Cushman, and his sister, Phyllis Avis Cushman. Tom is survived by his sister, Ruth Webber and her husband, Robert David of Foxboro; his nephew, Michael Webber and his wife, Deborah of Cumberland, Rhode Island; his niece, Michelle Devine and her husband, Jarrett of Foxboro; and his four great-nephews: Lucas and Nathan Webber and Riley and Parker Devine. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of his life on March 7, 2020 at 11 o'clock collation to follow at the Union Church of South Foxboro, 384 South Street, Foxboro. Burial will be at a later date in the spring at Grove cemetery in East St. Johnsbury Vermont where he will be laid to rest beside his Mother and siblings. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Union Church of South Foxboro 384 South Street Foxboro MA 02035. He became very fond of Pastor Bill and the people of Union Church in the last few months of his life. |
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Source citation: @Michael Webber@ Text: I was present for the burial. (Michael Webber) Pastor Bill Dudley from the Union Church of South Foxborough. While Tom was not a religious man, late in his life he became friends with Pastor Bill Dudley (from Ruth and Robrt Webber's Church). The family was humbled by the generosity of Pastor Bill, who traveled the three hours conduct the burial ceremony. |
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1928–2010
Birth: January 24, 1928
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— Waterford, Vermont Death: February 21, 2010 — Sunset Acres, Washington Street, Plainville |
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1930–1988
Birth: September 16, 1930
— Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA Death: February 17, 1988 — Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA |
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1955–2020
Birth: May 6, 1955
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— Burlington, VT Death: February 9, 2020 — Madonna Manor, North Attleboro |
| adoptive-father |
1928–2010
Birth: January 24, 1928
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— Waterford, Vermont Death: February 21, 2010 — Sunset Acres, Washington Street, Plainville |
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Source citation: @Michael Webber@ Text: I was present for the burial. (Michael Webber) Pastor Bill Dudley from the Union Church of South Foxborough. While Tom was not a religious man, late in his life he became friends with Pastor Bill Dudley (from Ruth and Robrt Webber's Church). The family was humbled by the generosity of Pastor Bill, who traveled the three hours conduct the burial ceremony. |
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Obituary Thomas Gregory Cushman, of North Attleboro, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 64. Born on May 6, 1955 in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Phyllis R. (Duffy) Cushman. When he was younger, Tom loved anything with a motor and he was very gifted at taking them apart and putting them back together. Most recently, as his health declined, he enjoyed playing games on Facebook. He was a huge Patriots fan. Tom will always be lovingly remembered by his family, cousins and many friends for his organization skills, his generosity and his willingness to help others. Tom enjoyed cooking and gardening. His true love was working for Monarch machine in North Attleboro as a machinist a job he held for 32 years and is remembered for it being his home away from home. He was always fixing something. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Wilbur Cushman, and his sister, Phyllis Avis Cushman. Tom is survived by his sister, Ruth Webber and her husband, Robert David of Foxboro; his nephew, Michael Webber and his wife, Deborah of Cumberland, Rhode Island; his niece, Michelle Devine and her husband, Jarrett of Foxboro; and his four great-nephews: Lucas and Nathan Webber and Riley and Parker Devine. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of his life on March 7, 2020 at 11 o'clock collation to follow at the Union Church of South Foxboro, 384 South Street, Foxboro. Burial will be at a later date in the spring at Grove cemetery in East St. Johnsbury Vermont where he will be laid to rest beside his Mother and siblings. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Union Church of South Foxboro 384 South Street Foxboro MA 02035. He became very fond of Pastor Bill and the people of Union Church in the last few months of his life. |
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