Thomas Bentley

Waterford — Thomas L. Bentley, 79, of Waterford, formerly of New London and Niantic, passed away on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. He was born on Nov. 7, 1937, in Westerly, R.I. to Roland and Mary (Rafferty) Bentley.

Thomas is predeceased by his wife, Anita (Liggett) Bentley. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and his wife, Amy, and Tim and his wife, Carrie, Bentley. He also leaves six grandchildren, Erik, Kevin, Jessica, Sarah, Kyle and Nina.

Tom worked for Electric Boat as a supervisor/general foreman in the pipefitting department for 40 years. After his retirement, he worked in the meat department for Shaw’s Supermarket in Waterford and later Clinton. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed golf and playing cribbage with his friends at the Waterford Senior Center. He was a longtime coach and manager of the VFW New London National Little League team. Nothing made him prouder than watching his boys, or later his grandchildren, play sports. Tom was a lifetime member of the New London Elks Lodge 360, and in his younger years was a member of the Connecticut National Guard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, at St. Joseph Church, 17 Squire St., New London. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 16, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph School, 25 Squire St., New London, CT 06320.