Thomas Joseph Hadfield

Thomas Joseph Hadfield, 85, of Nashua and formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away Saturday morning, January 2, 2021 at Nashua Crossings after a period of declining health.

Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on February 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Thomas and Grace (Selfridge) Hadfield. Tom was educated in Somerville schools and graduated from St. John The Evangelist High School in Cambridge, Class of 1953.

Mr. Hadfield had been employed as a clerk with the Boston Edison Company for many years.

A resident of Nashua since the mid-1990s, Tom was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #11573.

He also held memberships in the Men of St. Joseph and the Legion of Mary. Tom was also involved with Boy Scout Troop 21, Union Square in Somerville. He was an avid reader, enjoyed cross-word puzzles and woodworking in his leisure time.

Tom will be remembered for his good humor, positive outlook on life and for the smile he always had on his face. He was fondly known as “Papa Trouble” to his grandchildren.

Members of his family include his wife, Mary M. (Driscoll) Hadfield, whom he married on September 1, 1956 and shared over 64 years together; a son, Daniel J. Hadfield of Nashua; a daughter and son-n-law, Mary F. and Kevin T. Sullivan of Nashua; and three grandchildren, Joseph Hadfield, Brigid and Sean Sullivan.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Nashua Crossings for all their care, kindness and support.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Thursday, January 7th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Gianna’s Place, Inc., st.giannasplace.org.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com.