Thomas Henry Flood

Thomas Henry Flood Sr. 94, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024 at his home following a long illness. Born on June 11th, 1930, in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Tom was the son of the late James Walter and Mary Irene (Conibear) Flood. He was raised in Amherst, Nova Scotia and graduated from St. Charles High School and later St. Mary’s College. On December 29th, 1952, Tom married the former Mary Eileen Shea in Amherst, moving to Lachine, Quebec following their wedding . They had been married for nearly 72 years when Mary passed on November 3rd, 2023. Tom and Mary moved to Bennington, Vermont in 1983. Tom began a career with Bennington Iron Works. He retired as the Projects Vice President. Tom spent many years devoting his time to many of the various committees at Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Bennington. He also served as a eucharistic minister. His children and their spouses; Sharon Jane Newman (Gary), Thomas Henry Flood Jr. (Nathalie Brunet), David Kevin Flood (Teresa Lariviere), Joseph James Flood, Richard Walter Flood (Yaprak Kant), and Catherine Mary Morehouse (Matthew). His grandchildren; Christopher, Michael, William, Emma Rose, Maud, Charles, Charlotte, Lindsay, Leo, Danika, Denver, Kayla, Brooke, and Matthew. And 11 great grandchildren. Tom is also survived by a brother; Robert Flood. Tom was predeceased by his wife Mary Eileen (Shea) Flood, as well as his sisters; Mary Rose Mattatal and Mary Irene McEwan. Calling hours will be on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington. A funeral mass and liturgy of christian death will be held at Sacred Heart Saint Francis De Sales Church on Friday, July 26th at 11:30 a.m. If friends should desire, contributions in memory of Tom may be made directly to Sacred Heart Saint Francis De Sales Church, 238 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.