Visiting Hours for Friday evening have been cancelled. Visitation, Funeral Service and Burial will all be held on Saturday, February 26, starting at 9am
Thomas E. Fox, 86, of Brockton, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2022, following a brief illness.
A lifelong resident of Brockton, Tom was the son of the late Thomas J. and Alice M. (Kelleher) Fox and was raised in the Campello section of the city.
He is survived by his children Thomas J. (Geoffrey) of Mashpee, Jeffrey of Brockton, and Christine (Michael) Durden of Carver. He was also the father of the late Daniel Fox. Tom leaves June Wellington, his former wife and mother of his children, of Brockton as well as Virginia Morrell, his longtime friend and companion, of Hanson.
Tom graduated from Monsignor James Coyle High School in 1952 and received his A.B. degree from Stonehill College in 1956. He also held master’s degrees from Bridgewater State College and American Military University. Upon graduation from college, Tom served in the United States Marine Corps as an Artillery Officer -- an honor for which he remained enormously proud for his entire life.
Tom began his career working in the marketing department of Procter and Gamble in New York City, but his true vocation was found in the classroom. For 34 years, Tom taught in the Social Studies Department at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, teaching courses that included Economics, Government, U.S. History and Aviation.
An avid golfer and reader (especially of historical works), Tom was a Boston sports fan and a licensed commercial pilot.
He was also very proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed visiting the townland of his father in Skeheenarinky, County Tipperary.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Saturday, February, 26 from 9-11am. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery, Brockton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be sent to the Thomas E. Fox Scholarship c/o Plymouth County Teachers Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 189, West Wareham, MA 02576.