Thomas H. Byron
Byron, Thomas H., of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree, a retired Army of the United States Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and former Civil Engineer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts died August 1, 2021 in Weymouth.
CSM Byron was a member of the Association of the United States Army, the Massachusetts National Guard Enlisted Association, and the Yankee Division Veterans Association.
He entered the US Naval Air Reserve on his seventeenth birthday where he served until 1959. In the early 1970’s, he became a member of the 26th (Yankee) Division where he served until his retirement.
CSM Byron graduated from the Boston School Systems and attended Lowell Institute.
Beloved husband of the late Martha L. (Trueman) Byron. Loving father of Christine L. (Byron) McMaster and her husband Leo of Braintree, Robin M. (Byron) Cushing of Abington and husband Joseph of Plymouth, Mark P. Byron and Diane M. (Quimby) Byron of Whitman, Martha J. Byron of Brockton, and Kyle J. Byron of Rockland. Predeceased by son Thomas S. Byron. Also survived by sister-in-law Kathleen Byron of Wollaston and brother of the late Robert S. Byron. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Saturday, August 7th at 9am followed by a funeral mass at the Church of Saint Clare, Braintree at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 6th from 4-8pm. Interment to follow with full military honors at Braintree Cemetery, Plain St., Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital via childrenshospital.org.
Guestbook
First Name: Eileen, Bob and Douglas
Last Name: McNally
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/03/2021
The Byron Family:
We are so saddened by the loss of your dad. We lived in Avana with your dad on same floor, and everyone knew him. He was the Mayor of Avana. I'm going to miss our elevator rides and talks. He was a great and funny man, always had his wit!! May your fond memories of your dad, get you thru the horrible time. You are in our thoughts and prayers, sorry we couldn't make the services, as we are away. RIP Tom, we will miss seeing you......Irish(Eileen); Bob & Douglas McNally
First Name: Susan
Last Name: Burns
City: Braintree
State: MA
Country: Us
Entry Date: 08/04/2021
My deepest sympathy to Robyn, Chrissy, Kyle , and entire family of Tom. He was a great man who gave his help and support to me when I needed advice . A man of wisdom !
He will be missed . It was not long ago he called me at work “just because” ! And always ended his conversations with “ if no one has told you they love you today , I do !
Rest easy Tom with the love of your life !
I’m sorry that I will not be able to attend the military ceremony and celebration of his life , but Tom and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers . Susan Burns
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Pickard
City: Norwell
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/04/2021
What a guy. Just thinking of him makes me smile. Sending my condolences to his immediate and extended family and to the many friends he made wherever he went.
First Name: Joanne
Last Name: Malley
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 08/04/2021
Thoughts and prayers to Tom's family. My sister and I have lived
at Avana for 27 years and Tom kept us entertained with his
stories and whistling. Will miss his friendship and kindness.
Will remember Tom forever.
First Name: Patricia
Last Name:
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/06/2021
Tom liked to see me coming, it meant storytime. We would both lean up against his car and off he went. He started with his late wife, oh how he loved her. Then he would go to his kids, then grandchildren, and finally great-grandkids. He was a loving family man, anyone could see that. I took to him immediately, because he reminded me of my dad who was a funny and loving family man. The last time I saw him which was a few days before he passed, he kissed me on my forehead, almost like he was saying goodbye. RIP my dear friend.
First Name: Norm
Last Name: Watt
City: Salem
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/07/2021
So sorry to read of the passing of my former neighbor Tom. For more than three decades he would keep us informed of the going’s on in our building and in the community. It was always comforting to see him sitting on his balcony with his newspaper and bantering with anyone from our building. He was always the Mayor of Med Woods to us. My deepest condolence to his immediate and extended family.
First Name: Patricia
Last Name:
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/08/2021
Tom liked to see me coming, it meant storytime. We would both lean up against his car and off he went. He started with his late wife, oh how he loved her. Then he would go to his kids, then grandchildren, and finally great-grandkids. He was a loving family man, anyone could see that. I took to him immediately because he reminded me of my dad who was a funny and loving family man. The last time I saw him which was a few days before he passed, he kissed me very innocently, on my forehead, almost like he was saying goodbye. RIP my dear friend.
First Name: Dianne
Last Name: Glennon
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/15/2021
I knew your dad for many year through the support group that he ran at South Shore Hospital - he was a terrific facilitator, encouraging to all and making each one feel important. He always had a positive outlook and a whole lot of charm and good humor. I've missed him the past couple of years already. My sincere condolences...