Thomas J. Wallace

Thomas J. Wallace, 72, a resident of Keene, NH and a snowbird of Brooksville, FL, and former resident of Atkinson, NH., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 10, 2016, peacefully in the comfort of his home, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Cambridge, MA, August 13, 1943, the son of William and Helen (Martin) Wallace. Tom’s favorite Bible verse was: Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

He was a 1962 graduate of Haverhill High School in Haverhill, MA. He and his wife were active members of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Swanzey, NH.

He was a member of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

He was extremely energetic, intelligent and kind. He enjoyed lighthouses and covered bridges, fishing with his grandchildren and attending all his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Marsha J. (Moody) Wallace of Keene, his daughter: Diana Elfreich and her husband Eric, his son: Michael J. Wallace and his wife, Susan, ten grandchildren: Matthew, Cole, Sebastian, Kaitlyn, Emma, Hannah, Lydia, Alex, Jacob, and Ethan, his brother: Martin Wallace his sister: Jan Richardson, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He is predeceased by his sister: Kathy Butcher.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no calling hours. Services will be private.

This family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, c/o PO Box 5014, Hogerstown, MD. 21741-5014 or by phone: 800-708-7644, so that others may find relief from this horrible disease.