Condolence: It was July 4th, 1976, the Bicentennial for the founding of the United States. The Shanahans met with Tom Raphael and his son, Alan, and daughter, Connie, for a white water canoe trip on the Dead River in Maine. We had a great time. The Dead River is beautiful and anything but dead. Benedict Arnold learned that in the Revolutionary War, when the river sank many of his boats as he tried to attack Quebec by canoeing up the Dead River.

Tom waa a good friend from the 1970s up to near the end.

Our condolences to his family and especially Pamela whom I met in 2000.

John Shanahan
Denver, CO

Condolence: Tom, thank you for being such a great mentor to me concerning the historic importance of the Middlesex Canal and the people and places associated with it. You'll live on in my memories forever and it was an honor to have met you. May you rest in peace. John

Condolence: It was a pleasure to know Tom and to have worked with him on the Middlesex Canal exhibit at the West End Museum. Condolences to his family and friends.

Condolence: Tom's passing is a huge loss for anyone that ever knew him, yet anyone that had the privilege to know him is forever enriched. He was a realistic dreamer; a man with vision. He also had a great sense of humor - so he could persist despite dealing with folks that lacked his imagination. An unforgettable mentor.

Condolence: Our sincere condolences to the family from the Kirk family.

Condolence: Our sincere condolences to the family from the Kirk family23

Condolence: Connie,

So sorry to here of the loss of your Dad. I know he was an integral part of your life and I hope you can, in time, smile when you think of all the memories you have of him. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Valerie

Condolence: Connie & Ken, so sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Condolence: I will truly miss Bro. Tom. I only knew him for a very short time of his long life, but for the past fifteen years he has been an inspiration. Retired, he did more work than most people still working full time. He volunteered to help out all of time. He was there for William Parkman Lodge whenever he was needed. He also did a great deal of work for the Middlesex Canal Project as well as other endeavors, personal and public. He was a man among men and will be missed by many.

Fraternally,

Frank

Condolence: Tom was an inspiration to all of us at William Parkman Lodge. The Celestial Lodge Above welcomes a Titan of intellectual curiosity and a truly wonderful "Brother" and soul. What a long life well lived!

Doubtless is his happy reunion with my classmate David.

My sincere sympathy to his family.