WINDLE, Thomas Myers of Wellesley Hills, Bonita Springs, and Cape Cod, died peacefully on July 22, 2017. He was 83. Beloved husband of the late Carole Mentzer Windle. Devoted father of Cheryle Young and her husband Michael Young of Westwood and Chatham, Jacalyn (Jill) Windle and her husband John Wyatt of Dover, and Thomas Windle and his wife Shelly Windle of Dover. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Lauren, Griffin, Rachel, Jonathan and Thomas. Brother to the late Winwood Windle of Sutton, MA and Jonathan Windle of Naples, FL, and survived by siblings Terence Windle of Sutton, MA, Connie Strasburger of Scottsdale, AZ, Tallea Lamothe of Shrewsbury, MA and Winstone Windle of Boynton Beach, FL.
A former Marine Sergeant, Tom was a pillar of the Wellesley community for nearly 40 years. Co-owner of the real estate firm, Helen W. Priem, Inc. and active in many community organizations, including Kiwanis where he served as president. A humble, hard-working, respectful family man who was devoted to his family and friends. He could always be counted on to lend a hand to friends and was frequently seen clearing the snow on neighbors’ driveways or dressing up as Santa on behalf of the Salvation Army. He was a coach, handy-man and prankster. Even as his health declined, he kept his sense of humor and was known to belt out a tune that always brought a smile to everyone’s face.
We will miss Tom’s tap dancing, singing, sense of humor, love of country, family and friends, and love of a good time.
Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley followed by a memorial service for relatives and friends on Thursday, July 27th at 2:00 PM at the Wellesley Congregational Church (Village Church), 2 Central St. Wellesley. Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., Wellesley on Wednesday, July 26th from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory would be appreciated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at vfw.org. For directions or to send a memorial condolence, please visit: www.gfdoherty.com.