Thomas J. Bickford
June 13, 1966 ~ February 23, 2016
Casco Thomas J. Bickford, 49, of New Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at his home. He was born on June 13, 1966, in Portland, ME, a son of Leonard E. and Dorothy J. (McFarland) Bickford Sr. He grew up in South Portland, Maine and graduated from South Portland High School in 1984. Tommy started working at the age of 14 for Southern Maine Cleaning Company, then went on to work for Smahas Legion Square Market, Hutchins Trucking, and was currently employed for the last 20 years as a city carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He often referred to himself as carrier 690 which was the route he delivered in the Knightville area of South Portland Maine for many years. Although he faced health issues that would keep many a man down he would force himself to get up and go to work to complete his appointed rounds. There were times when he would deliver the route then head straight to the hospital to be hooked up to an antibiotic drip. He was a man of little words but had the biggest heart and was a very spiritual soul. He was there for everyone whenever they needed him. He liked swimming in Sebago Lake, watching the beautiful sunsets while sipping on a twisted tea, golfing and traveling with Dad, having heart to heart talks with Mom, playing polka at all the Bickford get-togethers, playing cribbage, driving around with his music blaring, and spending time with his friends. Tommy had a great sense of humor and you could see the twinkle in his eyes when he was joking around with you. He is survived by his loving parents, Leonard and Dorothy Bickford Sr. of Casco, ME; brother, Leonard Bickford Jr. and Jane of Gorham ME; sisters Diane Payzant of Norridgewock, ME, Lynn Bickford and Dennis Burke Jr. of Casco ME; nephew Tyler Bickford and fiance Christa, nieces Madison Bickford and Isabelle Bickford. He is survived by two young ladies dear to his heart Jaden and Grace with whom he was like a father to. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, friends, and his cat Faith they all meant so much to him. We will miss Tommy so much but he will be forever in our hearts. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 1-5pm at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Monday at 10:15AM followed by a 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel. To view Thomas memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.
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Sorry to hear of Tom passing Prayers to his family, he was a good man and had a very big heart he will be miss.
– Richard and Teresa Libby
Tommy was a good man. Loving and kind. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family in this very sorrowful time.
– Missy Quatrano
I was saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. Your family and his spirit are in my prayers. Love to you all.
– Stacey Manning
I am so saddened at Tom’s passing. He came into my shop nearly every day for years. A quick hello, an occasional joke, then he was on his way. He will forever be promising to deliver my stimulus check the next time(he knows what I mean). Peace Tom, and peace to your family.
– Brian Allen, The Lamp Repair Shop
Tommy, was such a sweet man.I’ll never forget him
– suzie
So sad to lose my friend and coworker.Tom would always send greetings to me and others on certain holidays via text .Took me awhile to know it was Tom.Will miss his smirk and his mocking me ( in a fun way) on most days.Cheers to you my good friend.Condolences to all that have felt his loss.
– Dan lunt
Sat next to Tommy in homeroom during my Mahoney years A Great kid with a big smile Who turned out to be a great man. So saddened to hear about his passing!!! My Deepest sympathies to Lynn and the rest of the Bickford family…..RIP Tommy…See you on the other side!!!!
– Home Computer
We were so saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
– John and Kathleen Ely
Tommy has touched so many lives and filled our lives with so much happiness and laughter. I will never forgot you my friend, always in my heart as in so many others. My ,(our)prayers and thoughts are going out to your family at this difficult time. Sadden beyond words.. RIP my dear friend. Tommy. <3 love you!
- Sherry(Jaynes) Nadeau
my deepest sympathy to Tommy’s family. so sorry for your loss. Tom soar with your buddies in Heaven that have passed before you. you are going to be missed.
– Amy Wellington
Tom, you will be sadly missed by all. (Rest in peace my friend)Randy Aspiras
– Randy Aspiras
I’ve known Tom for over 20 years, and never once saw him in a bad mood. A genuinely sweet man who will be missed.
– Nancy McKenney
Tom, you’ll be very much missed. We had some great times at Sebago Lake! -Your cousin, David.
– David McFarland, DDS
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
– Tammy Jordan-Kimball
I have very fond memories of junior high, high school and of course Holy Cross CCD! Rest in peace Tommy and thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us! Dance with the early morning of eternity until we meet again!
– Mari Hawkes-Vail
My condolences to the Bickford family. I did not know Tom as an adult but I do remember him as one of the nicest boys in my class at Hamlin grades 1-5. RIP Tommy. Th video tribute is lovely.
– Christina Page Hobbs
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. I have fond grammar school memories with Tommy! Lots of laughs! Thoughts and prayers to Lynn and the Bickford family !
– Kathy Walsh
I’m so so saddened to hear about Tommys passing he was such a special person n he will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to the bickford family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
– Cheryl macdonald
Tom’s passing was a devastating shock to me. I’ll always have happy memories of Tom since kinder garden. I hope Tom knew how many people loved him. See you in heaven Tom .
– Howie Jay Brown
Tom: Heaven got another angel. We have been friends for so many years, I cant imagine not running into you a couple times a week and catching up. You will be greatly missed my friend.
– Julie Skillings
I went to High School with Tom! So sorry to hear of his passing.Taken from all much too soon.He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.Thoughts and Prayers to all who are saddened.God Bless
– Greg Turcotte and Family
While delivering mail at night in a blizzard in 2014, I first came across Tom. He had broken a boot lace but continued to move forward through the storm to complete his route. Although I was able to assist Tom that night, it was his determination and dedication to the businesses and homeowners’ of South Portland to complete his route, 690.Letter carriers work through all kinds of weather and temperatures, are determined, hardened, proud, friendly, and steadfast. Tom was a true letter carrier for South Portland and will be missed by his fellow brothers and sisters of NALC Branch 92.Fair Winds and Following Seas!
– Stephen DeCoste
To my dear friend, Tommy Bickford; If you miss le pass, the past will mess you…You are one of heavens newest angels. I will never forget you, you’ll be in my heart n soul till the day I die. You were a friend I could call anytime, anywhere. You even visited me in Florida, an we toasted milk, and twisted some teas, and the gulf of Mexico shined a little more because of you and me. You’d laugh rite now, if you knew where I was, being unvoluntarily held in a government bubble, dealing with my health! I love you now and I loved you then. You’ll always bee in my prayers with all my Amens! Love and Peace, till we meet again! Sincerely, Carol Flaherty….I still have your Ozzy n Sir Elton John Tees, its between you n me…. hope my table is with yr family,,,,!!!! for you I adore…I say no more….!
– Carol Flaherty
Farewell Tommy, until we meet again my friend!
– Izzy Keppner
To Tom’s Family: I was so sad to read of Tom’s passing. Still find it hard to believe that the Letter carrier I worked with at the South Portland Annex is gone. Going to miss running into him on his rounds in the Knightville area of South Portland. I always called Tom “Bick”. Tom was a special person and will be missed by those of us who knew him.
– Dana Michaud