Thomas O. "T.O." Stiling Obituary (1932

Thomas Oliver Stiling of Westford, age 89, passed away peacefully at home after a short-term battle with ALS. Known lovingly by all who knew him as T.O./Dad/Grampy/Uncle/ Stoober, T.O. was born in Daytona Florida, the younger son of Ackland and Lucille Stiling (both deceased). Patriarch of the huge extended Stiling Clan, T.O. is survived by his wife of 67 years Mary K. Stiling (Schuman), sister Margaret Gustina (Stiling), and children Tom, David, Michael, and Sherry as well as 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grand kids. Living in Westford, MA since 1964, T.O. was a pillar of the community active in local town politics and youth sports. The official cinematographer of the Westford Academy Grey Ghost varsity football team in the 70s, T.O. was also the Chairman of the Youth Recreation Committee throughout the late 70s and early 80s, as well as coaching many championship Little League teams with his boys. T.O. was an avid golfer and skier (well into his 80s), and a rabid fan of his beloved Red Sox and Patriots. Other life-long passions for T.O. included reveling with members of his Irish Goober Gang, fishing, model airplanes, scotch tasting club, and family game nights. T.O. was a Korean War era Navy veteran (USN 1951-1954), after which he attended Michigan State University on the GI Bill. Prior to his college years, he married the love of his life Kay in Chicago, and left MSU with two toddlers, an infant and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Moving to Westford from Indiana in 1964, T.O. worked for the MITRE Corp. in Bedford, MA over 34 years, retiring in 1998. So many great stories about this great man. From playing quick-draw in the Navy and shooting out a defenseless mirror, dancing all night with all the ladies at his grand-sons wedding (at age 88), to playing belly-tubas with the Goober Gang. We would LOVE to hear your stories and testimonials about T.O. the man/myth/legend, please post on his Wall. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 2 5 pm in the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. Funeral services and interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Toms name to the MA Chapter of the ALS Association at als.org/Massachusetts. Service Details Visitation When April 23, 2022 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824