Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

CAMDEN - Thomas E. Moody, 63, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 following a very brief illness, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born November 26, 1952 in Massachusetts, he moved to Rockland with his family at a young age. Educated locally, he was a graduate of Rockland High School.

Always a hard worker, Thomas began his career of self-employment jobs after finishing high school. For several years he worked at National Sea Products, as a clam digger and also in constructions. He put his talents as a carpenter to good use, helping family renovate their homes, and even building his own home in Waldoboro.

Thomas was a gifted guitar player and often played with local groups and bands. He will be sadly missed.

Predeceased by his parents, and two brothers, Wayne and Ralph Moody; Thomas is survived by his children, Thomas Moody, Jr. of Rockland, Lisa Chavez of Rockland, Eric Moody and his wife Jennifer of Cushing, Jamie Moody of Waldoboro, Tanya Moody of Rockland; his siblings, Lillian Vose of Thomaston, Beatrice Dudley and her husband Leroy, Sr. of Portland, Donald Moody, Jr. and his wife Gail of Lincolnville, Esther Lane of Florida, Sally Moody, Dorothy Moody, Rosemary Moody, all of Rockland; many grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Thomas’ family has chosen to remember his life privately. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.