Thomas B. Winslow

Age 84, peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Born February 14, 1931 a son of the late Thomas and Claretta (Bronder) Winslow. Devoted father of Marie-Elaine (Bruce) Fawcett, Stephen (Loreen), Cecile (William) Englert, Jonathan (Adrienne), Valerie (Tom) Jesick, the late Christopher and Matthew, father in law of Karen Winslow, brother of Janice (Walter) Gerhold and the late David Winslow, brother in law of Alva Winslow, also survived by 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a cousin James Gillespie, and the mother of his children Mary-Dorothy Winslow. Tom had a thirst for learning and many talents. He was a photographer, woodworker and for many years a printer for the Holy Childhood Association on the North Side. Tom worked as a contractor, restoring and preserving many historic homes in the Pittsburgh area which he loved. His passions included the outdoors, gardening and traveling. He would take his family to many historic sites throughout the country, particularly those involving the Civil War, in a station wagon and tent camper. He had a great imagination and expertise with woodworking which he shared with his sons when he built a convertible crib, clocks and many gifts for family members. Tom renovated his own home and “The Homestead” next door, where most of his family was born. Tom had a kind and thoughtful heart, always thinking of others, doing whatever he could for family, friends and strangers. Friends will be welcomed at Laughlin Memorial Chapel, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 5:00p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Norbert’s Church, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. If desired, memorials may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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