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Thomas Gregory Mathers, 78, of Old Saybrook, surrounded by loving family, passed away on Oct. 14 from complications of an extended illness. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he grew up in Dunn Loring, Virginia, graduating from McLean High School where he was involved in drama and music activities.

After receiving a BA degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, he married Nancy Carolyn Barlow in 1965. They moved to Old Saybrook where they raised their family and lived for more than fifty years. For several years Tom served in the US Army Reserve. Tom had a 30-year career at IBM as a systems engineer and analyst, serving many important corporate clients throughout Connecticut. After retirement he worked for 10 years as a programming consultant. Tom was a devout member of St. John Catholic Church in Old Saybrook and ministered there as a lector for many years. He was an active, involved father who enjoyed hiking, biking, camping, boating, gardening, and scouting with his children, as well as setting for them an example of intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the arts.

In addition to Nancy, his beloved wife of 54 years, he leaves children David and Jeffrey Mathers, Marianne Grant, Alicia Bosse, and Juliet Swigor; grandchildren Marshall, Forrest, Deanna, Annabelle, Ethan, Noelle, and Rachael; and sister-in-law Constance Mathers. Thomas was predeceased by parents Albert L. and Elaine Mathers and brothers Albert K. and James Mathers.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church in Old Saybrook on Monday, Oct. 21 at 11:00 a.m. with interment immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery in Westbrook. Services by Swan Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Food Bank.