FRESNO, CA - Thomas H. Lord, II, a longtime resident of Fresno, CA, left us on October 26, 2010.
He was 96. Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late George Frederick and Edythe Wilbur Hopping Lord.
He received a B.S. degree from the University of Massachusetts in 1936, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1941.
He was lifelong professional microbiologist and enjoyed genealogy, traveling and photography.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas F. Lord of OR, Steven A. Lord of CA; and daughter, Nancy A. Zander of CA; a sister, Adela Andrews of FL; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Walsh; a brother, George "Stan" Lord; and his daughter, Mary Francis Lord.
His life was filled with many great moments and accomplishments and he will be greatly missed by his best friend Hanna, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends.
Graveside services will be held at Mayflower Hill Cemetery, Taunton, MA on Friday, August 19th at 12 noon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Local arrangements are being handled by the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway at St. Mary’s Square, Taunton, MA.
www.silvafuneralhome.com