Obituary for Thomas T.G. Cabot
Thomas T.G. Cabot, 83, of 83 Harvest Circle, Holden, MA and 65 Neptune Lane, South Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on July 29 th at his Cape home with his loving wife by his side.
Tom leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Antonia (DiCicco) Cabot; his five daughters: Celeste Cabot, Corrine Cabot, Michele-Elena Cabot, Nicole (Bard) Lian and her husband John, and Rochelle Bard; three brothers, Cmdr. (USA Ret.) Perry Cabot Jr., Robin Cabot, and Timothy Pratt; and seven grandchildren: Sarah, Justin, Hannah, Zoe, River, Audrey, and Max. He was predeceased by his mother Anne Randolph (Gray), father Oliver Hazard Perry Cabot, stepfather Lyndon Ephraim Pratt, and sister Christine Pratt.
Tom was born in Boston, MA, and grew up in Hingham, Cohasset, and Norwell. He graduated from Belmont Hill School in 1957 and Williams College in 1961, with a junior year abroad at the Universidad de Madrid, Spain. A life-long scholar, he earned Masters’ Degrees in Spanish, Literature, and Library Sciences. In addition, he received certifications in sailing, carpentry, contracting, as well as a captain license, and was an avid collector of books. During his studies in Spain, Tom was a driver and personal assistant to John Wayne on movie sets and a Spanish tutor to his daughter. He enjoyed his conversations and chess matches with ‘The Duke’.
A teacher, both professionally and personally, Tom reveled in sharing his knowledge especially about languages and history. In the classroom, at the high school and college levels, he taught languages and library & media sciences. He could speak for hours about history, especially Roman history, to anyone who would listen. He loved all languages and cultures and speaking to people about their heritage, travels and experiences. Tom’s great, great, great-grandfather was the American naval Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was a prominent figure in the War of 1812, and called the Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie (1813). The SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is a ship in Newport, RI named after the Commodore commemorating Rhode Island’s most prominent naval hero.
A self-proclaimed feminist, he made sure his five daughters were all expertly taught how to be self-sufficient and handy. He taught them to change a tire, drive a stick shift, do basic carpentry, and so much more.
On June 25, 2022, Tom and Antonia were blessed to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Their life together was like a storybook filled with adventures, traveling the world, sailing, creating lasting memories with grandchildren and enjoying an enduring love for each other. They had many adventures including a 20th anniversary trip to the South Pacific. They loved life together, lived it to the fullest, and built a thriving real estate business together, for which he was the property manager. Toward the end of Tom’s life, it was important for Antonia to care for him at home, keeping him comfortable and happy. Many people including his daughters, family, friends, Fr. Leonard, and generous aides and hospice workers, especially Tina and Rich, all helped make Tom’s last few years very special.
Tom’s beautiful smile was contagious. His eyes were so kind. He loved people, life, nature, building, and learning. Those who knew him are better for having had him in their lives.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Francis Xavier Parish, 125 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743 with a memo for the “Education Fund for Rwanda Seminarians”, a mission close to Toni and Tom’s hearts.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 8th , at 11am at Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA. The family kindly requests that guests take a rapid covid test before attending the service.
Tom leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Antonia (DiCicco) Cabot; his five daughters: Celeste Cabot, Corrine Cabot, Michele-Elena Cabot, Nicole (Bard) Lian and her husband John, and Rochelle Bard; three brothers, Cmdr. (USA Ret.) Perry Cabot Jr., Robin Cabot, and Timothy Pratt; and seven grandchildren: Sarah, Justin, Hannah, Zoe, River, Audrey, and Max. He was predeceased by his mother Anne Randolph (Gray), father Oliver Hazard Perry Cabot, stepfather Lyndon Ephraim Pratt, and sister Christine Pratt.
Tom was born in Boston, MA, and grew up in Hingham, Cohasset, and Norwell. He graduated from Belmont Hill School in 1957 and Williams College in 1961, with a junior year abroad at the Universidad de Madrid, Spain. A life-long scholar, he earned Masters’ Degrees in Spanish, Literature, and Library Sciences. In addition, he received certifications in sailing, carpentry, contracting, as well as a captain license, and was an avid collector of books. During his studies in Spain, Tom was a driver and personal assistant to John Wayne on movie sets and a Spanish tutor to his daughter. He enjoyed his conversations and chess matches with ‘The Duke’.
A teacher, both professionally and personally, Tom reveled in sharing his knowledge especially about languages and history. In the classroom, at the high school and college levels, he taught languages and library & media sciences. He could speak for hours about history, especially Roman history, to anyone who would listen. He loved all languages and cultures and speaking to people about their heritage, travels and experiences. Tom’s great, great, great-grandfather was the American naval Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. He was a prominent figure in the War of 1812, and called the Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie (1813). The SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is a ship in Newport, RI named after the Commodore commemorating Rhode Island’s most prominent naval hero.
A self-proclaimed feminist, he made sure his five daughters were all expertly taught how to be self-sufficient and handy. He taught them to change a tire, drive a stick shift, do basic carpentry, and so much more.
On June 25, 2022, Tom and Antonia were blessed to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Their life together was like a storybook filled with adventures, traveling the world, sailing, creating lasting memories with grandchildren and enjoying an enduring love for each other. They had many adventures including a 20th anniversary trip to the South Pacific. They loved life together, lived it to the fullest, and built a thriving real estate business together, for which he was the property manager. Toward the end of Tom’s life, it was important for Antonia to care for him at home, keeping him comfortable and happy. Many people including his daughters, family, friends, Fr. Leonard, and generous aides and hospice workers, especially Tina and Rich, all helped make Tom’s last few years very special.
Tom’s beautiful smile was contagious. His eyes were so kind. He loved people, life, nature, building, and learning. Those who knew him are better for having had him in their lives.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Francis Xavier Parish, 125 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743 with a memo for the “Education Fund for Rwanda Seminarians”, a mission close to Toni and Tom’s hearts.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 8th , at 11am at Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA. The family kindly requests that guests take a rapid covid test before attending the service.