SPENCER: Thomas G. Quilliam 82 of Paxton Rd., died Tuesday, May 20 in The Hermitage Nursing Center, Worcester.
He was the husband of Natalie A. (Jarvis) Quilliam who died in 1994. He leaves four daughters Tina J. Quilliam of Maine, Sandra A. Rock and her husband Michael of Southbridge, Judy L. Tovern and her husband Steve of Blackstone, and Shirley R. Bulak and her husband Dave of Spencer, a son Raymond L. Quilliam of Fla., his longtime companion of 15 years, Andrea Goodwin, a sister Linda Gelinas in Georgia, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister Joy Murphy of Worcester.
Tom was a machinist for 21 years at the former Elbro Tool Co. in Auburn retiring in 1995, and previously worked at Worcester Envelope for many years.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Henry and Mabel (Sanquinet) Quilliam, and later graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and was an Honorary Member of the Century Sportsman’s Club in Auburn.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 5 to 7p.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Worcester County Memorial Cemetery, Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, E.Brookfield, Ma. 01515.