Born in New Bedford, he passed in the family home that he grew up in where he resided with his son, Rick and daughter-in-law Kathy for the past 5 years. He was the son of the late Nora (Costello) and Thomas H. Leaver.
He was a respected and much loved member of the New Life Pentecostal Church in Acushnet. Thomas was employed at Otis Air Force Base until his retirement.
He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force, but also served in the Coast Guard, Navy and Air National Guard.
Survivors include; his two sons, Richard Leaver of New Bedford and David Leaver of Fairhaven; four daughters-in-law, Katharine, Jessica, Karen and Leona Leaver; his brother Donald Leaver and his wife Nancy of Florida; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his friend and companion Barbara Brown.
He was the father of the late Michael and Robert Leaver and brother of the late Arthur Leaver.
A private burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Arrangements are in the care of Rock Funeral Home. For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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