Thomas A. Moody
March 22, 1958 ~ September 29, 2020
Resided in:
Portland, ME
Portland- Thomas A. Moody, 62, of Ocean Ave. died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Tom was born in Belfast, Maine on March 22, 1958 the son of the late Richard A. and Charlotte M. (Strieder) Moody. He graduated from Bucksport High School in the class of 1977 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Maine at Orono in 1981. He also earned a certificate in Para Legal studies after moving to Portland.
He worked for many years in retail before taking a position of Library Assistant at the Portland Public Library where he had worked for more than twenty years.
In his spare time, Tom loved doing crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader. He enjoyed travel, and visited every state in the U.S. except Hawaii. Tom had a great fondness for animals, especially his cats. Theater was his passion, and he participated in skits for many library staff parties. His mime abilities would have everyone in stitches. Tom loved time spent with family and friends. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle person with a wry sense of humor, as well as a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Tom is survived by two sisters, Pamela and her husband Robinson King of Rockland, and Sandra Moody of NH; two nephews, Robinson King of MA and Jonathan and his wife Amy King of NM.
At the family's request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Tom's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Those who wish may make contributions in Tom's memory to: Animal Refuge League, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098
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We loved Tom at my office. He was an incredible guy who we got to know over the years. The world is now missing a beautiful soul.
– Allyson Coffin
I am sad to hear of Tom’s passing. I often saw him at the library, and he had a kind smile and a very friendly, peaceful vibe. I used to see him going home, because he lived right near me, and I thought of him when I passed by his big blue apartment house. I always will.
– Janet Joyce
Sent with love and remembrance,
– Jelena Radosavljevic
I Used to see Tom when I was making a UPS delivery to the library, he was always happy and anyone who talked to Tom would walk away with a smile, very kind man.. This world will miss his pure soul.. God bless Tom and my condolences to anyone who knew him.
– Arnold Knight
I went to school with Tommy when he lived in Rockland. He was such a sweet boy with so many friends. We are a close class of ’77 and we still talk about Tommy Moody. RIP Tommy. You will live on in our memories.
– Kimberly Simmons
Tom was a delightful guy to be around and was constantly telling me about his desire to get back into the theatre, which we both participated in at Bucksport HS so many years ago…so sorry he was taken too soon, he will be missed terribly…Fly high my little buddy, you’ve got your wings now…Kevin
– Kevin LaPoint
I’ve known Tom since high school. His sense of humor was unique and refreshing; he really knew how to crack everyone up. The world has lost a wonderful, kind spirit. My prayers of comfort go out to his family. He will be sorely missed. Jody Richard
– Jody Richard
So sad to read about Tom’s passing. He was a lovely person and I always enjoyed finding out what he was currently reading when he visited Dr. I’s office. My sympathies to his family, as I know he will be missed.
– Cheryl
I was so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I met Tom when we worked together briefly back in 1987 and we kept in touch all these years. We would try to get together once a year and we would usually meet in Portsmouth for lunch. We always had a lot of laughs. And I so enjoyed receiving his postcards from his many travels. Tom was a dear friend and I will sincerely miss him.
– Coleen
Tom was sweet, always gracious, and had a wonderful wry sense of humor. I worked at the library with him and any daily interaction would brighten my day. In later years, we’d run into each other at Trader Joe’s and he always seemed to be on the go, either returning from or planning a fun trip. He had a way of touching people’s hearts, and I’ll always remember him with great fondness. R.I.P. Tom, you were gone too soon, but you lived a most admirable and inspiring life and left only goodness behind you.
– Margot
I’m sorry for your loss. I accidentally came upon this obituary when I was looking for an obituary for a friend’s mother. I saw Moody. Made me think of the Australian show. Any soul with an affinity for animals, especially cats =^..^= is a soul certainly destined for heaven. Sorry. Nicole in Pittsburgh Pa
– Nicole Standfast