Thomas P Cole

Eastport – Thomas P. Cole, 68, husband of Sharon (Arsenault) Cole died unexpectedly on May 7, 2010. Tom was born and raised on Deer Isle, son of Emery and Virginia Cole, both deceased. He attended school there graduating in 1959. As a teenager Tom was an exceptional golfer winning the President’s Cup Tournament at the Deer Isle County Club 3 times. Tom graduated the University of Maine in 1965 and was employed by the University throughout his career. A love of antiques spurred a second career as he and Sharon owned and operated the Center Mall in Brewer. Tom’s love of the Maine coast started as a child in Deer Isle and brought him to Eastport to retire in 2003. His loves were few and simple, Sharon, his family, his dogs, his yard and gardens and his workshop. People who knew Tom will remember him for his quiet nature, insightful comments, depth of character as a friend or colleague and dry, dry, dry sense of humor followed by a small quirky smile. Survivors include his wife Sharon of 30 years, his son Chris and his wife Tascia and their children Courtney, Lindsey and Kelsey, all of York; his daughter, Jackie Spathakis and her husband Charles and their children, Cole and Emma, all of Stonington, CT; and stepson, Matt Powers and his wife Brooke and their children, Logan, Lydia and Landon, all of Monroe. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the reception rooms of Brookings Smith Clark-Piper Chapel at 55 South Main St. in Brewer on Tuesday, May 11th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Paws Humane Society, 84 South St., Calais 04619. Arrangements are in the care of Brookings Smith Funeral Home, Brewer and Mays Funeral Home, Calais-Eastport.