Thomas V. Houghtaling

Mr. Thomas V. Houghtaling, 61, of 799 East Road, Stamford, VT, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in North Adams on July 4, 1953, a son of the late Fred Latown and Helen Houghtaling. He attended schools in North Adams. Mr. Houghtaling last worked as a safety specialist for the Cianbro Corporation, Bloomfield, CT. He was a member of the Stamford Community Church, where he had served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and was a member of its sound committee. He was the chairman of the Stamford Family Day Committee, a member of the Stamford Select Board and a past member of the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. Tom was a "Jack of all Trades", he enjoyed working on his home, doing Auto Body work, and was a sound reinforcement engineer. He loved hunting, fishing, four wheeling, sugaring, bowling, playing the drums and traveling in his motor home. He was a dedicated New England Patriots and Boston Bruins fan, win or lose he never gave up on his team. Tom was a longtime advocate for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, having traveled to many locations as a guest speaker and in 2013 was honored in Nashua New Hampshire as an Honored Hero. He is survived by his wife, the former Deborah Jones, whom he married on June 22, 1974; 2 Sons – Thomas A. Houghtaling and his wife Melissa of Rowe, and Timothy Houghtaling of Stamford; 1 Daughter – Heather Houghtaling of Stamford; 2 Brothers – Arthur Houghtaling of Monroe Bridge and David VanOrnum of Messina, NY; 2 Sisters – Louise Sherman of Clarksburg and Jane Houghtaling of North Adams; 7 Grandchildren – Kendel Ketcham and her husband Scott, Kendra Crockwell, Alyssa Joly, Billy Joly, Nevin Houghtaling, Jonathan LaVigne and Briann Houghtaling and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Houghtaling. The funeral will be on Wednesday, May 13, at 11:00AM at the Stamford Community Church Pavillion, Main Road, Stamford. Rev. James LaMothe, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Clarksburg Cemetery, Clarksburg. Calling hours at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, are Tuesday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Stamford Community Church, 1059 Main Rd., Stamford, VT 05352 or POP CARES, P.O. Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267.

Thomas V. Houghtaling

May 8, 1954 - May 8, 2015