Thomas Villemaire

Villemaire, Thomas Henry, of 12 Iris Lane, North Providence, RI, formerly of East Hampton, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2010. Born in Burlington, VT on July 26, 1945, he was a son of the late Peter and Dorothy (St. Pierre) Villemaire. He graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1964 and went on to work at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford for many years as a sheet metal mechanic before running his own business. He was an avid fisherman, consummate handyman, and master BBQ chef. He enjoyed camping and had a great sense of humor. Thomas was truly beloved by any and all who had the honor of knowing him.

He leaves behind to celebrate his life his beloved wife, Janice O'Connor. He also leaves his brother, Bert and his wife Mary of Healsburg, CA, his son, Brian Villemaire and his wife Linda of Middletown, CT, his daughter, Donna Gordon and her husband Jay of Colchester, CT; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Megan Villemaire of Middletown, CT and Chelsea and Jared Gordon of Colchester, CT; Cristin and Jerricha Linkovich of Middletown and Amber Linkovich of Willimantic, CT; great-grandchildren, Austin and Jaeden of Middletown.

He also leaves his stepchildren, Patrick Gilday and his wife Nichole of Texas, Dawn Bilodeau and Marc Gilday, both of North Providence, RI; grandchildren, Asjey, Eric, Zachary, Jason, Nicholas, and Katherine Cook, all of North Providence, RI; great-grandson, Jayden Cook of North Providence; his brother-in-law, Steve O'Connor and sister-in-law, Sue Noel.

Please join the family in a celebration of Tom's life on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 am in the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, RI. Calling hours Friday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to the Boys & Girls Club of America.