February 6, 2009
Pinkham, Thomas
Thomas Albion Pinkham III, 76, a resident of Portsmouth, NH, and formerly a resident of LeRoy, NY and Bedford, NH, died February 2, 2009, at Portsmouth, NH after a long illness. He was born July 6, 1932 in Framingham, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas A. and Elizabeth (Moon) Pinkham, Jr.
Mr. Pinkham grew up in West Roxbury, MA and graduated from Roslindale High School in 1950. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps for 4 years after graduation stationed primarily in Germany. After completing his Army service, he joined Doble Engineering and then Lapp Insulator of Le Roy, NY where he rose to Senior Vice President in a 34 year career spanning engineering, marketing and business development. He was deeply involved in international technical standards committee work with IEEE, CIGRE and other professional societies involving High Voltage Insulators and traveled extensively throughout his career.
After retirement, Thomas enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and frequent visits to Trenton, Maine.
He is survived by son Thomas (Jo Ellen) Pinkham IV of Rochester, NY, daughters Judith (William) Charland of Portsmouth, NH, Joyce (Charles) Kasabula of North Andover, MA, and 6 grandchildren. (Thomas, Andrew, Daniel, Ryan, Grace and Christopher)
Also survived by brother Harlan Robert (Barbara) Pinkham of Dedham, MA and 4 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Jeanne Marie (Connor) Pinkham.
A private memorial service and burial will be held by the family. Donations in Thomas’s memory may be made to the Al Sigl Center (1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14620) / Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary (P.O. Box 485 Ellsworth, Me. 04605).
Comments(8)
Judy and Bill,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deep sympathy,
Jan, Farrell, Nicholas and Jeffrey
Dear Joyce and Chuck,
Please accept our condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love, Riza, Dave, & Malaya
Judy & Bill and Family,
We didn’t know your dad, but he and your mother raised a wonderful daughter, for sure. Your parents are together now and at peace…and with you every day.
With sympathy and prayers,
Anna & Chuck
Dear Joyce and Chuck,
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time.
With sympathy,
The Mont Family (Sioux Steve Martin and Thomas)
Dear Judy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies,
Craig, Kim, Matt, Tyler, Jimmy and Chloe Gilroy
To the Children of Tom and Jean,
I met you all as little children while you were visiting Maine. I have fond memories of a camp on Bayside. Lovely people. I’ve lost track of time and didn’t know your mother had passed away. I especially enjoyed my yearly summer visit at China Hill with Jean.
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Joanne Richmond
Tom & Family:
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you and yours.
regina.ovenden@gmail.com
Judy and Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I feel as if I know your parents and siblings since you always spoke so highly of them all. I am sure you have a lot of memories you can share with your sons so that they will know what a great grandfather they had. Hopefully, there is some comfort in knowing that your parents are now together again and watching you from afar. Your parents not only raised an intelligent and beautiful person, but a strong one, too. I always admired your strength and have no doubt the rest of your family will look to you for it.
With sympathy and prayers,
Jacqueline Price