On Friday, December 20, 2019, Thomas J. Tourville left to meet his parents in heaven, Andrew and Joan Rita (Clement) Tourville. He passed away at the High Pointe Hospice House surrounded by his family following his six month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
Tom was one of six children born in Lowell on April 3, 1967. He grew up and was educated in Lowell.
A man of great humor, Tom was the life and laughter of any party. He will always be remembered for his impersonating jokes and overall sense of humor.
Tom loved to fix, build and lend a helping hand to everyone and anyone. He had an immense heart and was there for each person whenever needed.
Tom worked for many years in the plumbing industry most recently with Spolidoro Plumbing. When not working he looked forward to an occasional visit to a casino, watching movies, fishing and listening to 80's music. Earbuds, Freeze Pops, and Black Moons could always put a smile on his face. Family and friends were paramount to Tom. His greatest joy came from spending time with his love, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Survivors include his fiancée, the love of his life, soulmate, and best friend Karen McGrade of Dracut with whom he resided; his children, his whole world, two sons that made him proud, Thomas J. "TJ" Tourville, Timothy Tourville and his fiancée Pichinda Eng all of Lowell; his daughter and always his baby girl Skyla Tourville and her fiancé Joshua Gilmartin of Dracut; his two stepsons whom he loved like his own Colin and Evan McGrade of Dracut; his six grandchildren whom he adored being their "Puppa T", Bradyn, Gavin, Miah, Zoey, Hazel and Madilyn; his five siblings with whom he loved living and laughing through life with, his inspiration "Broth" Andy Tourville, Rick Tourville and his wife Mary Lou, Mary O'Hearn, Sheila Robinson, Tammy LeClerc all of Dracut; his nephews and nieces, Ritchie, Lisa, Pepper, Jackie, Corey, Kendra, Charlotte and many great nieces and nephews whom he loved; his "Other Parents", Ernest "Big E" and Patricia Millette, with whom he also resided; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Tom's family would like to especially thank the staff at Lowell General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, High Pointe Hospice House, and to all of those who have been a huge support to Karen and family during this difficult time.
"See You on the Flip Side"
Relatives and Friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration at the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home, 327 Hildreth Street from 4 until 8 PM on Friday. His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in in the Lowell First Church of the Nazarene, 1195 Varnum Ave, Lowell. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Burial will take place at later date in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105