Thomas P. Kilduff, (67) was born in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood, raised in Brookline, and graduating from Medway High School in 1975. For 50 years, he shared a life filled with love and adventure alongside his cherished wife, Mary, in Uxbridge, MA.
Thomas wasn't just a resident of Uxbridge; he was a part of the community. Together with Mary, he ran a local business for over 18 years, fostering connections that turned patrons into cherished members of an extended family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Leo Kilduff and Catherine (Sullivan) Kilduff of Medway, Thomas leaves behind a legacy of love. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Kilduff (Collins); his daughter, Heather Beland (Kilduff), her husband, Jeffrey Beland, and their child and his grandchild, Corie Beland, of Douglas, as well as his brother, Richard Kilduff of Bellingham.
Tom was a talented musician, passionate about playing the drums with various bands over the years. He found joy in watching boats on the canal and camping on Cape Cod. Moreover, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire held a special place in his heart, serving as a his most frequented vacation spot traveling there every year for the last 40+ years with his family.
Known for his ability to turn strangers into friends, Tom formed meaningful connections with everyone he encountered, from customers at North End Pizza to patrons of Lynch's store and Honey Farms.
His love extended not only to his family but also to his cherished pets, whose companionship brought him immeasurable joy.
On April 20, 2024, Tom departed this world unexpectedly at UMASS in Worcester, with his family beside him.
In accordance with his wishes cremation will take place. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Tom’s life at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA on TUESDAY (April 30th) from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a Prayer Service at 6pm. Burial of his cremains in St. Mary's Cemetery in Milford MA will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
