Thomas E. Shay
April 14, 2012
Thomas Edward Shay, 83, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 West Monroe Street, Mt. Ayr.
Thomas was born December 15, 1928, to John "Clem" and Winifred Shay. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked as a salesman and supervisor for the Metz Baking Company. Thomas never knew a stranger and loved to share stories and jokes with everyone he met.
Thomas will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen; daughter, Teresa (Howard) Montgomery; sons, Michael Shay, Jerry Shay; grandchildren, Brandon Montgomery, Patrese Montgomery; sisters, Catherine Mulcahy, Marilyn Shay and twin brother, John Shay. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Shay and sister, Margaret Kettle.
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Sherry Hicks
04/20/2012
Dear Helen, Teresa, Mike, and Jerry:
I was so sorry to read Tom's obituary in yesterday's paper. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Also, I was surprised and saddened by the fact that Tim had preceded him in death. Our mutual friend Phil was able to find some information about him, and talked to Teresa yesterday. Again, I am sorry for the loss of your son and brother.
I will not be able to attend the visitation, but will be thinking of you all on Monday.
With warmest regards,
Sherry
sherry.hicks@mchsi.com
Sherry Hicks
04/19/2012
Dear Helen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tom well, and kindly. He was always so funny.
I am also surprised and saddened that Tim had died. When did that happen?
If you would care to update me on Tim, my e-mail address is sherry.hicks@mchsi.com.
I will be thinking of you all on Monday.
Regards,
Sherry Hicks (Tim's first wife)