Thomas Edward Slater

08/28/2005

Thomas Edward Slater, 53, of 7 Fourth Ave. died yesterday at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in North Adams on Nov. 13, 1951, son of Thomas R. Slater and the late Margaret A. Russell Slater, he was a 1970 graduate of Drury High School. He served briefly with the Air Force. Mr. Slater was employed as a route salesman and supervisor at Adams Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. in Adams for 30 years, retiring in February because of ill health. He also worked as a bartender for many years at Dr. George L. Curran Post 996 VFW in North Adams and at the Sahara in Adams. He was a member of Adams Post 160 American Legion and the Polish National Alliance. He coached in the North Adams Little League and Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League for several years. A billiards enthusiast, he was a member of a league that had qualified at the state level and played in national competition in St. Louis. He also enjoyed gardening, grilling and bird watching. He and his wife, the former Therese M. LaRoche, were married Aug. 24, 1991. Besides his wife and father, of North Adams, he leaves two sons, Robert T. Slater of Adams and Thomas J. Slater of Cheshire; a daughter, Michelle L. Slater of North Adams; two brothers, James Slater and Mark Slater, both of North Adams, and a grandson. FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Thomas E. Slater will be Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 at AUGE-PACIOREK-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Burial will be Saturday, Sept. 3, in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, at a time to be announced. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:30 until the time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to Cheshire Little League or to Cheshire Cub Scout Pack 1 through the funeral home. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, go to www.apsfuneralhome.com. He leaves his grandson, Joshua Sorel of North Adams, and his aunt, Joan Murray of Bloomfield, Conn.

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