CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Thomas Edward Moran, 88, of Clarksburg, Mass., died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law surrounded by family members. 

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on July 11, 1930, a son of the late Arthur J. Moran Jr. and Evelyn May Moran. He attended schools in North Adams. He was last employed as head of maintenance at Clarksburg Elementary School.

Mr. Moran married the former Isabell Pierce. She predeceased him on January 3, 1997. 

Survivors include his five daughters, Kathleen Lynn and Christine Mason of North Adams, Sandra Larabee of Cheshire, Laurie Newlands of Savoy and Patricia Moran of Clarksburg; five sons, Bruce Moran of South Carolina, Michael Moran of Stamford, Vt,, Tim Moran of North Adams, Joseph Moran of North Adams and Terrance Moran of Adams; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother, John Moran and his wife Cathy of Adams. 

He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas and Brian Moran; four brothers, Arthur, Edward, Charles and Peter Moran; a sister, Evelyn Moran; and a grandson, Shaun Moran.

Funeral notice: A private funeral service for family and relatives will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2018, at the Flynn and Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, Mass. Calling hours will be held on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. 

Burial will be in the spring in Clarksburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to PopCares or to Hospice Care in the Berkshires through the funeral home.