Thomas P. Mosher of Hanson passed away peacefully on the morning of February 20, 2014 at his home. Mr. Mosher was 81 years old. He was married to his wife, the late Faith S. Mosher (Howcroft) for 53 years. Loving father of Steven T. Mosher and his wife Renee of Decatur, AL, Margaret A. McGrath of Whitman and Jonathan P. Mosher and his wife Sallie of Middleboro. Mr. Mosher was the proud grandfather of Cassandra Mosher, Victoria Mosher, Kathleen McGrath, Gregory McGrath, Melissa Mosher and her fiancé© Michael Pinto. Thomas was the brother of Janice Rippcondi of GA and the late Gary Mosher of Vineyard Haven. Mr. Mosher was predeceased by his son in law, the late James A. McGrath and his grandson, the late Benjamin T. McGrath.
Mr. Mosher was born on July 10, 1932 in Oak Bluffs, MA, the son of the late Philip C. and Vivian (Southworth) Mosher. He was a Tisbury High School Graduate, Class of 1950. Upon graduation Thomas attended and earned his Associates Degree from Mitchell College before honorably serving our country during the Koran Conflict as a member of the United States Army. Following the end of the war Mr. Mosher attended and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Boston University. He went on to have a lengthy career working with computers as a Data Processor in multiple industries. Mr. Mosher was also involved in various roles of town government in Hanson.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling with his wife Faith in their motorhome. Mr. Mosher will be remembered and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him as a gentleman who lived with grace and dignity.
Visiting Hours will be held on Monday February 24th from 5-8pm at the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St. HANSON. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10am in the All Saints Episcopal Church 44 Park Ave, in Whitman. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson. Online Condolences may be made at www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Thomas' memory to All Saints Episcopal Church, 44 Park Ave. Whitman, MA 02382