Thomas W. Ryea

11-1-49 — 11-22-12

NORTHFIELD — Thomas W. Ryea, formerly of Northfield, passed away in Indiana on Thanksgiving Day.

He was the firstborn of three children of the late Westley G. Ryea and his wife, Gladys M. (Rivers) Ryea, of Northfield.

He resided in Northfield his first 30 years, and then pursued a career in long distance trucking, most recently retired from Suncoast Sales in Pierceton, Ind.

Tom leaves behind a sister, Rosanne Rathburn, of Williston, with niece Cara Mayo, of Barre, and nephews Shawn and Thomas Rathburn, both of Nashua, N.H. Also his brother, Eric Ryea, of Adamant, with nephews Ethan and Justin Ryea, along with several other friends and relatives, especially his dear friend Robert Biggs and family, of Pierceton, Ind. Memorial services will be held in the spring at the family’s convenience.

All are asked to perform a random act of kindness or share a family story with loved ones in remembrance of Tom’s life.