Lawrence “Spud” Tomforde
Tuesday, March 21, 1916
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Tuesday, March 21, 1916
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Tuesday, March 21, 1916
Date of Death:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Age:
97 years old
Lawrence “Spud” Tomforde
Lawrence “Spud” Tomforde, 97, a life-long resident of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital.
Spud was born on March 27, 1916 in Rochester to John and Amanda (Neumann) Tomforde. Spud graduated from high and college in Rochester. He was a veteran of WWII, serving honorably in the South Pacific theatre. He worked for the City of Rochester Electrical Department for over 30 years.
Spud and Pat were active in the Catholic charities, twice traveling to Haiti to work with the Sisters of Charity to help construct clinics. He also enjoyed volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels. He was ever present for the activities of his children and grandchildren.
Spud had a great sense of humor and was sharp-witted until the end. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. In return, he was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; two sons Philip of Santa Cruz, CA, and Larry of Friant, CA and daughter Mary “Libby” Hagen of Rochester; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Esther Smith and Bertha Tomforde.
A funeral Mass will be held at Madonna Towers on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Madonna Towers at 11:00am. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Madonna Towers with Rev. James Russell officiating. A private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Homefront or Catholic Charities, Diocese of Winona.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Lawrence “Spud” Tomforde has received the following condolences.
Pal, Flip, Larry and Libby,
I am sorry i could not be there with you to reminisce on what a fantastic life Spud lived. Because we lived there so long we all, but particularly Cate, were able to get to know him in a special way. The fact that Cate and 2 of our children made to RST says something about how much we thought of him, how much we liked him.
I won't make it tomorrow but i will go to Mass at 11:35 tomorrow at Chapel 2 at fort Bliss - I will say a prayer for him for him and all of you.
Gob Bless
mike
My sincere condolences to the immediate and extended family of Lawrence Tomforde. I was privileged to have known him and his children growing up in Rochester. It is always my recommendation to those grieving, to celebrate this wonderful person and his life. The wonderful memories will live on through the ones whose stories will be told and passed down from generation to generation. Rest in Peace. in memorium — rest easy
I have fond memories of Spud from when I was young when Spud and my dad, Larry Robarge, played golf together. Spud was a great guy. My deepest sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear of Spud's passing. I'll always remember him and my grandpa cracking jokes together! His family and friends are in my prayers.