Thomas P. Tix, 72

Thomas P. "Tom" Tix, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15 surrounded by his family.

Tom served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a plumber for over 50 years and owned and operated Tom Tix Plumbing Heating for 30+ years. Tom enjoyed being in the outdoors fishing and bird watching.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie and Cecelia Tix, and brother, Jim Tix.

He was a loving and devoted family man to his wife of 50 years, Shirley; children, Michelle Piggott, Mitch Tix, and Lisa Berthiaume; grandchildren, Seth Piggott, Hunter and Austin Berthiaume; great-grandson, Jacob Piggott; siblings Gene (Phyllis), Matt (Joyce), Ron (Dianne), and Sharon Tix; sister-in-law Marlene Tix; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington, with visitation from 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., Farmington, 651-463-7374, and also 1 hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment, Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Online condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com.

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