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Thomas J. Wilde

Published: January 8, 2012 5 Condolences

In Memorial

Thomas J. Wilde
1928 – 2012

Quinebaug – Thomas J. Wilde, 83, of Breezy Lane, died Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Putnam. He was the Fiancé of Barbara Young for 35 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Leo J. and the late Mary E. (Nye) Wilde.

Mr. Wilde worked as a bus driver for Northeast Connecticut Transit District and was a proud member of teamsters Local 251 of East Providence. He won the Connecticut Bus Drivers Roadeo and went on to represent Connecticut in the National Bus Drivers Roadeo. He was a member of the former Woodstock Chess Club and once beat a Russian Grand Master Chess player.

In addition to his Fiancé, Thomas is survived by his daughter, Patricia Babbitt and her husband Wesley M. Babbitt of Lawrence, MA; his son, Robert Wilde and his wife Lori-Ann Wilde of N. Providence, RI; and his grandchildren, Wesley W. Babbitt, and Geoffrey Babbitt. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Elvira G. Wilde.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Thomas’ family on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the funeral home with his Funeral Service held at 11:00 am.. Burial will follow in Munyan Cemetery. For Memorial Guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: CT, Day Kimball Hospital, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Munyan Cemetery, North Grosvenordale, Northeast Connecticut Transit District, Putnam, Quinebaug, Thomas J. Wilde, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Woodstock Chess Club

Condolence Messages

  1. Christina & Darrell

    January 9, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Bobby & family,
    So sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure he’s in a much better place now.

    I hope the good memories you’ve shared with him live on forever peacefully within your hearts.

    You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Take Care.
    Christina Dextradeur & Darrell Seaberg

  2. Carina DiCasparro

    January 9, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Bobby and family our sincere condolences. Tom may u rest in eternal peace with your wife. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
    Love, Carina, Gary, and Christa DiCasparro.

  3. Pat St.Pierre

    January 10, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Dear Bobby, Pat and family we are deepenly saddened by your loss. May your father and grandfather rest in peace.
    Love Pat and Roger St. Pierre

  4. Dianne Barrett

    January 11, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Barbara and family, I did not know Thomas but I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to you. My God comfort you.

    Love in Christ,
    Dianne Barrett

  5. Daniel Margolick

    March 29, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Tom was a good man, and a GREAT chess player. Like Fischer, he could glance at a board and take in all the possibilities for later discussion. It takes a special kind of mind to do that. I had the privilege of playing with him at his home and my own, and was lucky to win one of the games.

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