Thomas Faber

Thomas W. Faber, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024. Beloved husband for 47 years to the late Marilyn (Swan); son to the late Thomas J. Faber and Florence Manning Faber of Newark, NJ; father to sons Thomas and wife Nancy Faber, Robert and wife Rhonda Faber; father to daughters Donna and husband Donald Spellman, Karen and husband Ron Marra; loving grandfather to Steven, Laura, Tom, Tim, Ryan, Kyle, Sean, and Kiersten. He also leaves 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

He was a stepfather to Ruth Ronnquist, Marla Wigglesworth, and Tracy Lyn. Mr. Faber was blessed with wonderful caregivers for the past 6 years: Dorothy, Roxanne, Robin and Sharon, who were his angels to the end.

Thomas W. Faber was a proud American veteran who served in the Navy in the Salomon Islands and the Philippines. He was a member of the Seabees 77th Construction Battalion.

Tom began his carpet career after being discharged from the Navy after World War 2. In 1949 he worked as an installer. His passion for the carpet business grew and soon Faber Rug Company was founded in Wellesley in 1954. From a small store in the early days, he grew the business to one of the largest family-owned and operated rug stores in New England.

His love for business was also blended with his love for Cape Cod and the beautiful scenery of Buzzards Bay, viewed from his home in Pocasset. He enjoyed boating and collecting vintage cars. He enjoyed dancing and going out to dinner with his wife, Marilyn. Tom loved working with his children and grandchildren at Faber Rug and sharing his carpet and business knowledge with everyone.

Mr. Faber was honored in December 2023 by the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his military service and his 100th birthday.

Thomas’ funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Calling hours at the Bourne-Nickerson Funeral Home 40 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA are from 8:00 – 9:30. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John’s the Evangelist Church in Pocasset at 10:00. Burial will be in Oakland Grove Cemetery 67 Shore Rd. Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Thomas’ name or to a charity of your choice.