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In Loving Memory
Thomas J. Wheeler
2/12/1922 - 1/26/2010





    

Thomas J.Wheeler, 87 of Barrington, died Tuesday at the Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Eileen (McCagney) Wheeler.  Born in Warrenton, GA, a son of the late Thomas J. and Annie (DeLoache) Wheeler.  He was a Barrington resident for 50 years.


 


Mr. Wheeler served 20 years in the United States Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring in 1961 as a Chief Petty Officer.  Following his retirement, he spent 10 years in the Naval Reserves.  He had also worked as a salesman for Fox Toyota and the former Butler Chevrolet.  He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the American Legion. 


 


Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Robert T. Wheeler of Bristol and Bradford A. Wheeler of Arlington, VA, a sister Anne Archer of Sparta, GA and 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  He was the brother of the late Eileen Metheney and Kathryn Heffernan.


 


The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 am in the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence to which relatives and friends are invited.  Calling hours are omitted.  Burial with military honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.  Please omit flowers. 



Online Condolences
From: John Casill   Arlington VA
Relationship:  Friend

I'm sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
Sent:  1/29/2010
From: CAPT Bob Kerno   Washington District of Columbia
Relationship:  Friends

Dear Mrs Wheeler, On behalf of N864 and N867, I would like to begin by expressing my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. It is never easy to loose a loved one. While I never knew your husband, I do know your son, and if Brad is even the slightest reflection of his father, then I know that your husband must have been a great man. I hope you can take some comfort in the knowledge that your son is an essential part of our team here in the Pentagon, and while I cannot speak with certainty, it seems reasonable to believe that Brad's decision to work for the Navy reflects the love and care for the Navy that was bestowed upon him by his father. The Navy has benefited greatly from the time your husband gave to the service, and that same service continues to benefit from the efforts your son continually displays. On behalf of all of us here in the Pentagon we sincerely hope you and your family take comfort in the knowledge that both your husband and son contributed, and continue to contribute, immensely to the betterment of the U.S. Navy.
Sent:  1/29/2010
From: Guy Borges   somerset MA
Relationship:  friend & coworker of Brad

Please accept the condolences of myself and my family on Mr. Wheeler's passing. Brad had shared with me some of the health challenges Mr. Wheeler had been experiencing in recent years, which were very much like those of my own father who passed several years ago, and I know how difficult it must have been.
Sent:  2/9/2010
From: Mark Rielly   NAVAL BASE NEWPORT
Relationship:  Past Coworker

Dear Brad, So sorry to read about the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. ~Mark Rielly~
Sent:  2/25/2010

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