![]() When it came to his sisters, Tommy often referred to himself as Charlie and them as his angels – he was never shy to tell everyone how lucky he was to have them by his side. Ever the gentleman, he loved complimenting people, often heard saying, “you are so beautiful” or “you look so nice”. He also loved “oldies but goodies” music, with the Moon Dawgs being his favorite band. T was a lover of country music and concerts – he was the number one fan of Emerson Drive. There was never a wedding where the women weren’t lined up waiting to be swept across the floor by his Fred Astaire and John Travolta moves. He was also a talented and gifted dancer. He was an amazing crafter making ceramic pieces, potholders, placemats and blankets to give as gifts. He was also a talented artist, having sold his work at art shows. Tommy was a gold medalist many times over in the Special Olympics, winning the backstroke, racewalk, softball throw and equestrian event with his horse Willie. T also loved volunteering at the SPCA walking the dogs and collecting sheets and towels for their bedding. When Tommy’s health started to decline and he needed more assistance, he was welcomed with open arms at Twarog, a day program that he loved attending. ![]() Upon returning to Maine in 2000, he attended Creative Trails and then returned to Pathways where he was so proud to be working and bringing home a paycheck. Tommy (or “T” as he became known to friends and family) attended Pathways in the late ‘70’s, early ‘80’s and then moved to Florida with his parents where he acquired his love for ceramics. Rejecting the doctors’ advice, Thomas’ parents brought him home where he was loved and cared for – especially by his sisters who could never have been prouder of the person he grew up to be.Īlthough Thomas faced many early challenges, he was able to attend the Garcelon Grade School and graduate from Madison Street School in Auburn, Maine. Embarrassed too many times to count, but ashamed never. Doctors advised his parents to put him in an institution, that he would be sickly, never live past the age of five, and his four sisters would be embarrassed and ashamed of him. The fifth child and only son, Thomas was born with Down Syndrome. as he loved to tell people) to loving parents Ronald J. The world lost an amazing brother, uncle, son and friend on August 25, 2021, due to Alzheimer’s disease.īorn Aug(at 4:10 p.m. LEWISTON – To know him was to love him – a talented artist, proud gold-medal Special Olympian, champion bowler, lover and charmer.
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