Thomas M. King
April 7, 1923 ~ February 4, 2016
South Portland-Thomas M. King, 92, of the Betsy Ross House died peacefully on February 4, 2016 at the Cedars Nursing Center after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, Maine on April 7, 1923 the son of the late Charles and Mary (McDonough) King. He attended local schools including St. Dominics and graduating from Cheverus High School. Following high school he enlisted and served in the United States Army during World War II. After returning from the war Thomas married Ruth Robbins on August 2, 1948. Tom worked as a store manager for the AP Grocery Store in South Portland, retiring in 1977 after thirty-five years of service. Following retirement he went to work part time as a salesman with David Hefler. He was a lifelong communicant of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Portland. Tom was predeceased by his wife Ruth King on January 20, 2007; four sisters, Katherine Welch, Barbara Tuttle, Eleanor Hooper, Margaret Campbell; and two brothers Charles King, and John King. He is survived by two daughters Ruthann and her husband Dan Baker of South Portland, Mary and her husband Robert Biskup of South Portland; three sons T. Michael and his wife Susan King of South Portland, Daniel J. King of Newry, David J. and his wife Susan King of South Hadley, MA; eight grandchildren, Siobhan Baker, Thomas and Christopher Biskup, Alexa and Anna King, Andrew Barron, Elizabeth Barron, Kate Brannelly and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday February 7, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, proudly serving the Veterans of Maine. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Monday, February 8, 2016 followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To view Toms memorial page or to share an online condolence please visit www.ctcrawford.com Those who wish may make contributions in Toms memory to: South Portland Food Cupboard, PO Box 2892, South Portland, Me 04106.
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the King family given the passing of Tom. So many great memories of both Ruth and Tom when hanging our at their S.P. home. It was not uncommon to see the whole family in their beautiful remodeled kitchen as a common area for much great chatter! A true gentlemen Tom was….always leading by example knowing his grown children will forever appreciate Tom for the love and sacrifices he provided. Indeed, Tom’s living of life unquestionably is woven into the lives of many others.
– The Prince’s – Sandy, Susan, Jack, Clark, and Jenny
It was with a great deal of grief and sorrow that we learned of our cousin’s passing. We send our sincere condolences and prayers to Tommy’s family. At times like this, it is always difficult to say anything to the loved ones left behind that will console them, however in this case, we should be thankful to the good Lord that He allowed Tommy to remain on this earth as long as He did to raise a wonderful family and contribute to society as he did in his daily work. We should also be thankful that God blessed him and gave him the graces to be a dedicated and devoted husband and loving and caring father. We now know that he is safe in the arms of Jesus in heaven watching over the rest of us on this earth and patiently waiting for the rest of his family to join him in heaven at some future date. We pray that the good Lord will shower the loved ones left behind with His many blessings and graces and give them the strength to bear this terrible loss. May God have mercy on his soul. God bless.
– Geneva and Don King, Alberton, P.E.I., Canada
Dan, Mrs Baker and family,I was so sorry about the passing of your dad. I remember him and your mom at church. I think i sat near them.Kristen
– Kristen Tully
Lovely, lovely man. As Director of the South Portland Food Cupboard, I thank Tom and his family for selecting the Food Cupboard in his memory. Sybil Riemensnider
– Sybil Riemensnider
To all the King family you all are in our prayers at this time in your mourning of your Dads passing. It was truly an honor to have known your Dad. He did well as you all are a testament of that feat
– Tom & Barbara Nelson
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that soon you will find comfort in your memories of your times together.Kelly & Kevin Perkins
– Kelly & Kevin Perkins
Dan and family,Sorry to hear of your loss.
– Kirk Leigher