Thomas J. Mallon, Sr. died on December 22, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine
(The following was provided by theĀ Stetson’s Funeral Home on December 24, 2021)
Tom Mallon, age 91, of Chamberlain Ave, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2021, at CMMC in Lewiston. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 7, 1930, the son of the late Thomas and Marie (Stuhl) Mallon.
Tom was educated at local Catholic schools and began his working career in accounting at Victor Dye Works in Philadelphia. In 1961 he moved to California and married Marie Dumphex at the old San Gabriel Mission. They made their home in Whittier for the next ten years, during which time they were blessed with two wonderful children, Thomas and Theresa. While in California, Tom was employed by the Germain-Moore Machinery Co.
In 1970, the family moved to Maine and happily settled in Brunswick. Tom worked in the business office of Bowdoin College. In the late 70’s, Marie established Tontine Fine Candles. Tom was always pleased and proud to be known in town as “the candy lady’s husband”.
Tom retired from Bowdoin College in 1992. He was a faithful and devoted member of St. Charles Church-All Saints Parish. He loved to serve Mass and participated in many funeral services over the years. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass and spent many hours visiting the sick. Tom also helped with the Sunday collection at Mass.
Tom was predeceased by his loving wife, Marie, in 2012. He is survived by his children; Thomas, Jr., and his wife, Kim, of Monument, CO, and daughter Theresa of Longmont, CO.