November 5, 1949 ~ September 26, 2023
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved brother Thomas Michael Squires "Squeaks" on Tuesday, September 26th, at Upstate Medical Center's Community Hospital, his immediate family at his bedside. He was 74 years old.
Tom was a life resident of the Town of Sennett in Cayuga County. After graduating from Skaneateles Central School he spent his early years working with his father on the family dairy farm. He then spent the next 40-plus years as a production worker at Welch-Allyn retiring in December, 2015.
He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Marguerite Squires. He is survived by his brother Terry (Mary Frances), sisters Mary Dries and Barbara (Gary) Voelker; nieces Maureen Squires, Sarah (Matt) Schell, Laura (James) Sharpsteen, and Gwendolyn (Mike) Savachka; nephews Jimmy Dries, Michael Dries, Jason Voelker, and Mathew Voekler. There are also numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially the younger ones.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd, at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, from 9:30-10:30 AM. There will be a funeral service immediately following the calling hours at the funeral home. For those who wish to attend, the burial will follow the funeral service at St. Mary's of the Lake Cemetery, Jordan Road, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to the Sennett Volunteer Fire Department @ 3526 Franklin Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021 or SAVES Ambulance @ 77 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152