Thomas Latham Bentley

Thomas was born on November 7, 1937 in Westerly, RI to Roland and Mary (Rafferty) Bentley.

Thomas is predeceased by his wife, Anita (Liggett) Bently. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and his wife Amy as well as Tim and his wife Carrie Bentley as well as a sister, Mary Ellen Tripp of FL. He also leaves six grandchildren: Erik, Kevin, Jessica, Sarah, Kyle and Nina.

Tom worked for Electric Boat as a supervisor/general foreman in the pipefitting department for 40 years. After his retirement, he worked in the meat department for Shaw's Supermarket in Waterford and later Clinton. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed golf and playing cribbage with his friends at the Waterford Senior Center. He was a longtime coach and manager of the VFW New London National Little League team. Nothing made him prouder than watching his boys, or later his grandchildren, play sports. Tom was a lifetime member of the New London Elks Lodge 360, and in his younger years was a member of the Connecticut National Guard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 17 Squire St., New London, CT 06320. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 6PM until 8PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph School, 25 Squire St., New London, CT 06320.