Glastonbury, Connecticut. He was a Computer Programmer with Northeast Utilities in Connecticut and a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University. Thomas served in the US Navy for 4 years. He retired from Northeast Utilities and moved to Florida in 1994. He was predeceased by his parents Robert Hodge and Helen Dickinson and his brother Kenneth Hodge. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Roberta, his children Robin Hodge (RIck Thompson) of Vernon, CT., Ronda Saunders (Geoffery) of Middletown, CT., Norman Shields (Mi-Kyong) of Goodyear, AZ, Carol Smith (Dale) of Colchester, CT. and Judith Sawtelle (David) of Vernon, CT, Grandchildren Allison, Alex, Austin, Victoria, Michael, Amanda, Christopher, Heather, Kelly and Dale, Jr., Great Grandchildren Arthur, Chevy, Scarlett, Stacylee, Matthew, Reagan and McKenna. He also leaves many friends at Dunkin Donuts in Margate, FL. A Memorial Gathering will be 10 am Saturday, October 20, 2018 at First Church of Coral Springs followed by a Memorial Service at 11 am. A Reception to follow after the Service. There will be a Memorial Service held in Connecticut at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Florida Conference Florida Restores 450 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue, Lakeland, FL. 33815 code 102080 (For relief and aid for hurricane Michael)
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