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Mr. Thomas M. Blewitt
October 19, 1920 ~ September 30, 2017 (age 96) 96 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Margaret & Chris Georgaki (Shanahan)
on March 27, 2023 10:52 AM
A candle was lit by Ethna Wells (Bluett)
on October 11, 2017 10:34 AM
A candle was lit by Ursula McShane
on October 8, 2017 4:42 AM
A candle was lit by Majella Lunney(McShane)
on October 7, 2017 2:04 PM
Message from Christina Newton
October 6, 2017 6:13 PM
I cherish my memories of dear Uncle Tom, (when I stayed with him at his home on Long Island and during his visits to England and Ireland), and I recognise the special place he held in our family, for he was a true family man. Not only was he an extremely caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather, but he also looked out towards his siblings, nieces and nephews and the wider, extended family too. Every time I spoke to him he asked after my daughters, Sophie and Louise, and took a keen interest in what they were doing which I thought was lovely.
Uncle Tom was a very warm and charismatic person who lit up a room with his big, beaming smile. He was always so pleased to see his family and friends. He was also a man of honour; dignified, gracious, kind and thoughtful, a real gentleman.
Uncle Tom was interested in what was happening around him too; in his local area, the USA, the other countries where he had lived, Ireland and England, and in world affairs generally. He clearly had a sharp intellect and could talk knowledgeably on many subjects. But conversation was never dull with him as he had a great sense of humour. He enjoyed talking to all kinds of people and treated everyone equally.
All of Tom's brothers and sisters loved his visits to Ireland and England, his letters full of news and regular telephone conversations, which continued right up until the last week of his life. I remember the love and respect that was always apparent when my mother and her sisters; Helen (Sister Ita), Josie, Annie and Agnes (Baby), and her brothers; Paddy, Martin and Herbert, talked about him.
He was the head of the clan, the oldest Blewitt, (at the time of his death,) and held an honoured place in everyone's heart.
He was a joy to know and although we are sad to lose him, we also celebrate his wonderful life.
R.I.P.
With love from Christina (Tom's niece). X
Uncle Tom was a very warm and charismatic person who lit up a room with his big, beaming smile. He was always so pleased to see his family and friends. He was also a man of honour; dignified, gracious, kind and thoughtful, a real gentleman.
Uncle Tom was interested in what was happening around him too; in his local area, the USA, the other countries where he had lived, Ireland and England, and in world affairs generally. He clearly had a sharp intellect and could talk knowledgeably on many subjects. But conversation was never dull with him as he had a great sense of humour. He enjoyed talking to all kinds of people and treated everyone equally.
All of Tom's brothers and sisters loved his visits to Ireland and England, his letters full of news and regular telephone conversations, which continued right up until the last week of his life. I remember the love and respect that was always apparent when my mother and her sisters; Helen (Sister Ita), Josie, Annie and Agnes (Baby), and her brothers; Paddy, Martin and Herbert, talked about him.
He was the head of the clan, the oldest Blewitt, (at the time of his death,) and held an honoured place in everyone's heart.
He was a joy to know and although we are sad to lose him, we also celebrate his wonderful life.
R.I.P.
With love from Christina (Tom's niece). X
Message from Deirdre Blewitt, Rehins, Ballina.
October 6, 2017 3:13 PM
I have fond memories of my Uncle Tommy coming 'home' to Rehins to visit over the years and always loved hearing his stories of life in New York and he spent much of his vacation visiting relatives and looking up the 'old haunts' .
I had the pleasure of visiting him many times in Port Jefferson and only 8 years ago at the age of 88 he made the round trip with his son Tommy to have dinner with Cloda and I in Manhatten. The one thing that stands out for me is .. not just the baseball cap.. but the 'pencil' behind his ear and piece of paper he always seemed to have close at hand, which proved most useful that evening as he drew a visual of my recently build home in Rehins.
Most recently, a short 6 months ago on St Patrick's weekend, both Ellen and I were blessed to spend a day with our uncle for one last time. We were blown away by his energy, enthusiasm and curiosity about news from the 'old sod' and although freezing cold outside with snow lining the pavements, Tommy was eager to accompany us to lunch and pose for photos.
This lunch will always be special to me as I know I was also gifting my uncle something special .. not the Irish whiskey or shamrock ..but a little piece of heaven from home for one last time. Rest in Prace dear uncle Tommy. X
I had the pleasure of visiting him many times in Port Jefferson and only 8 years ago at the age of 88 he made the round trip with his son Tommy to have dinner with Cloda and I in Manhatten. The one thing that stands out for me is .. not just the baseball cap.. but the 'pencil' behind his ear and piece of paper he always seemed to have close at hand, which proved most useful that evening as he drew a visual of my recently build home in Rehins.
Most recently, a short 6 months ago on St Patrick's weekend, both Ellen and I were blessed to spend a day with our uncle for one last time. We were blown away by his energy, enthusiasm and curiosity about news from the 'old sod' and although freezing cold outside with snow lining the pavements, Tommy was eager to accompany us to lunch and pose for photos.
This lunch will always be special to me as I know I was also gifting my uncle something special .. not the Irish whiskey or shamrock ..but a little piece of heaven from home for one last time. Rest in Prace dear uncle Tommy. X
Message from Skipper
October 6, 2017 3:12 PM
I added a photo in another section of this site. It’s a favourite memory of Uncle Tom showing me around his garden. I enjoyed spending time with him, hearing about his adventures in Ireland, the U.K and the U.S. It was a joy to meet up, in Jackson Heights, Port Jefferson, Ballina and Bath. We once when on a road trip to the West Midlands to revisit the old hunts of his youth and he visited the first house I ever bought to give it the once over. I think it got his seal of approval. I was privileged to join all the family for Tom’s 96th birthday in October 2016. He was as engaging as ever.
A candle was lit by Deirdre Blewitt
on October 6, 2017 2:36 PM
A candle was lit by Martin & Mary Blewitt
on October 6, 2017 6:49 AM
Message from Martin Blewitt
October 6, 2017 6:49 AM
Mary and I were very sad to hear of my brother Tom’s death and we send our love and deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family in the USA.
We were unable to travel to his funeral because of heart and health conditions.
Neville Claire and Helen send their love and condolences and hope to see you in the UK in future.
We were unable to travel to his funeral because of heart and health conditions.
Neville Claire and Helen send their love and condolences and hope to see you in the UK in future.
A candle was lit by Helen Wells (Blewitt)
on October 5, 2017 1:40 PM
A candle was lit by michael mcshane
on October 5, 2017 6:33 AM
A candle was lit by Rowena Bluett
on October 4, 2017 3:41 PM
Message from Rowena Bluett
October 4, 2017 3:40 PM
My sincere condolences to all of the Blewitt family on the very sad loss of your father and grandfather, my Uncle Tommy.
As a child I always remember, whenever a letter would arrive from Uncle Tommy, just how delighted my Father, Paddy, would be to receive it. He always loved to hear from Tommy. They shared a love of poetry and of good conversation, amongst other things. Tommy visited a few times and I remember him to be a hugely interesting, warm and vibrant character. He will always be fondly remembered. Thinking of you all with much love, from your cousin Rowena.
As a child I always remember, whenever a letter would arrive from Uncle Tommy, just how delighted my Father, Paddy, would be to receive it. He always loved to hear from Tommy. They shared a love of poetry and of good conversation, amongst other things. Tommy visited a few times and I remember him to be a hugely interesting, warm and vibrant character. He will always be fondly remembered. Thinking of you all with much love, from your cousin Rowena.
Message from Kurt and Diane Brengel
October 3, 2017 7:51 PM
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. The story describing him sounds like he lived a happy and fulfilling life.
God Bless.
God Bless.
A candle was lit by Kurt and Diane Brengel
on October 3, 2017 7:40 PM
A candle was lit by Irene Bluett
on October 3, 2017 6:43 PM
Message from christina newton
October 3, 2017 4:31 PM
My deepest condolences to Uncle Tom's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. With love from Christina, Sophie and Louise.
A candle was lit by Christina, Sophie and Louise with very fond memories. RIP
on October 3, 2017 1:50 PM
Message from Christina Newton
October 3, 2017 1:49 PM
My Mother, Nora's Memories of Uncle Tommy
My mother, Nora has very fond memories of her big brother, Tommy. Being the oldest boy and four years her senior, she looked on him as a wise and sensible guide, infact she says, in her eyes he was always mature. On one occasion, when she accidentally broke a cup, she worried about her father getting cross with her and asked Tommy what she should do. Tommy said their father might be cross that she had broken the cup but advised her to always tell the truth because if she denied that she had broken the cup and he found out, he would be even more cross.
Tommy was a keen cyclist and Nora loved going off with him on a Sunday for the day. Favourite destinations were the beach at Enniscrone or to Bonniconlon and then through the Windy Gap of the Ox Mountains to Tubbercurry. Their expeditions would often end with a visit to their Aunt, Sister Muredach (their father's eldest sister) at the Convent in Ballymoat, near Tubbercurry and then on to see Aunt Agnes' sister who lived in Tubbercurry.
Tommy was not particularly interested in farming but he was very academic and loved all learning. He was a great talker and delighted in discussions on politics,current affairs, boxing, and music. He was also very good at drawing.
From a young age, Tommy liked saving his pocket money and had a secret bank of his own up a tree in a wood which my mother discovered when she followed him one day and surprised him. She never told anyone else about it and so it remained their secret.
After Tommy finished school and had trained as a carpenter, he went to work in Galway. He and my mother didn't see a lot of each other until the war years when my mother was in Scotland training to be a nurse and Tommy was doing precision engineering for the British government in Birmingham. Unable to return to Ireland at this time, as all the ports were closed, the pair would meet up with their sister Josie for holidays together in Birmingham and London, then after the war, in Bath where my mother had recently settled. They were great holidays, full of fun and laughter, she recalls. Tommy loved going to the libraries wherever he was and was a big fan of the 'pictures' (cinema). In fact, my mother says he would often come out of one picture and then queue to go straight back in to see another!
In 1949 Tommy made the decision to leave for America and Josie and Nora saw him off on the train at Waterloo Station in London, to go to Southampton, where he boarded the liner for New York. It was a sad day but the siblings always stayed in close contact and remained firm friends until the end. In fact, my mother says that all of her brothers and sisters got on well and she and her remaining two brothers, Martin and Herbert, will miss their regular phone calls with Tommy. May he rest in peace. Christina.
My mother, Nora has very fond memories of her big brother, Tommy. Being the oldest boy and four years her senior, she looked on him as a wise and sensible guide, infact she says, in her eyes he was always mature. On one occasion, when she accidentally broke a cup, she worried about her father getting cross with her and asked Tommy what she should do. Tommy said their father might be cross that she had broken the cup but advised her to always tell the truth because if she denied that she had broken the cup and he found out, he would be even more cross.
Tommy was a keen cyclist and Nora loved going off with him on a Sunday for the day. Favourite destinations were the beach at Enniscrone or to Bonniconlon and then through the Windy Gap of the Ox Mountains to Tubbercurry. Their expeditions would often end with a visit to their Aunt, Sister Muredach (their father's eldest sister) at the Convent in Ballymoat, near Tubbercurry and then on to see Aunt Agnes' sister who lived in Tubbercurry.
Tommy was not particularly interested in farming but he was very academic and loved all learning. He was a great talker and delighted in discussions on politics,current affairs, boxing, and music. He was also very good at drawing.
From a young age, Tommy liked saving his pocket money and had a secret bank of his own up a tree in a wood which my mother discovered when she followed him one day and surprised him. She never told anyone else about it and so it remained their secret.
After Tommy finished school and had trained as a carpenter, he went to work in Galway. He and my mother didn't see a lot of each other until the war years when my mother was in Scotland training to be a nurse and Tommy was doing precision engineering for the British government in Birmingham. Unable to return to Ireland at this time, as all the ports were closed, the pair would meet up with their sister Josie for holidays together in Birmingham and London, then after the war, in Bath where my mother had recently settled. They were great holidays, full of fun and laughter, she recalls. Tommy loved going to the libraries wherever he was and was a big fan of the 'pictures' (cinema). In fact, my mother says he would often come out of one picture and then queue to go straight back in to see another!
In 1949 Tommy made the decision to leave for America and Josie and Nora saw him off on the train at Waterloo Station in London, to go to Southampton, where he boarded the liner for New York. It was a sad day but the siblings always stayed in close contact and remained firm friends until the end. In fact, my mother says that all of her brothers and sisters got on well and she and her remaining two brothers, Martin and Herbert, will miss their regular phone calls with Tommy. May he rest in peace. Christina.
A candle was lit by Tommy Bluett
on October 3, 2017 9:07 AM
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on October 3, 2017 4:46 AM
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on October 2, 2017 5:42 PM
A candle was lit by Nora and Arthur
on October 2, 2017 6:48 AM
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