Thomas James Bulger

RUMFORD -- Thomas James Bulger of Rumford, passed away July 2, 2011, on the 64th anniversary of his birth.

The son of George A. and Marguerite E. (Coombs) Bulger, he was born on July 2, 1947 at Brunswick. Except for a brief period when he lived in Toledo, OH, he was a resident of Rumford all of his life.

Tom was a machinist by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was a member of Elks Lodge #862, American Legion Post #24, and Eagles Aerie #1248 as well as the Dixfield Sportsmen’s Club, where he served as a safe hunting instructor.

He is survived by a daughter, Jacquelynn Elaine Child and husband, Gary of Peru; a granddaughter, Katie Child of Peru; a sister, Martha O'Leary and husband, R. Daniel of Andover; three brothers, David and wife, Eleanor of Cornwall, P.E.I., Stephen and wife, Debbie of Center Strafford, NH, and Timothy and wife, Nanette of Lee, NH; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at SG Thibault Funeral Home, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, with visitation by the Elks at 6:15 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 p.m. Private interment will be in Demeritt Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Junior Rifle Program, c/o the Webb River Sportsmen's Club, P.O. Box 351, Dixfield, ME 04224.

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Thomas James Bulger