Thomas Paul Mumford
June 27, 2014
Thomas Paul Mumford, age 65 of Scituate, died suddenly on June 27, 2014. He was the youngest son of Everett and Helen Mumford of Johnston, RI.. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Kate Mumford and three children: Mary Mumford Haley, Sarah Mumford and Thomas Mumford. There will be a service at Holy Apostles Church in Cranston, RI at 10:00am on Thursday, July 3rd.Thomas also leaves behind two brothers, Paul Mumford of Phoenix, Arizona and Richard Mumford of Scituate, RI. He leaves behind four beloved grandchildren: Katherine Haley, Meaghan Haley and Ian Haley of Scituate, and Abigail Mumford of Cranston..Thomas worked for more than 20 years manufacturing jewelry in Providence, RI and also worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver, most recently with the RI Community Food Bank.He was an avid amateur historian and worked to trace family roots to the Pettaquamscutt Purchase thus, founding a portion of the State of Rhode Island along with Roger Williams in 1658 by his namesake Thomas Mumford. He also traced his roots to Augustus Mumford, the first officer killed in the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Paul Mumford, age 65 of Scituate, died suddenly on June 27, 2014. He was the youngest son of Everett and Helen Mumford of Johnston, RI.. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Kate Mumford and three children: Mary Mumford Haley, Sarah... View Obituary & Service Information