Oct. 26, 1954 – July 25, 2024
Berlin – Thomas Paul Sharon, 69, of Berlin, MA, formerly of Marlborough, MA, passed away at his home on July 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom leaves his wife of 32 years Cheryl A. (Buczek) Sharon of Berlin, MA; his son Thomas J. Sharon of Berlin, MA; his daughter Amanda Sharon and her husband Mark Schulze of Waltham, MA. He is survived by his brother Arthur Sharon and his wife Lorraine Sharon of Marlborough, MA along with his life-long best friend Keith Clemmer and his wife Cheryl Clemmer of Berlin, MA. He also leaves behind many close nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Rose (Grigas) Sharon; his brother Robert Sharon and his sister Patricia Nordelo.
Tom was born in Marlborough, MA and spent most of his life in Berlin, MA. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School in Boylston, MA in 1974.
Growing up, Tom worked closely with his father, Arthur Sharon at both the City Diner in Marlborough, MA as well as on the racetrack, where he helped train horses that harness raced. He worked as an accomplished chef locally including the former Souvenir Pub, the Gathering Restaurant and the former First Edition (Sully’s) all in Marlborough, MA. He also oversaw the kitchen at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State College, both in Worcester, MA.
He retired from the City of Marlborough Dept. of Public Works, Water Division in 2001. In his retirement, he worked part time for the Town of Berlin Dept. of Public Works and the Transfer Station. He was active in his community and served as the President of the Berlin Lions Club and President of the Berlin Retirement Homes for many years.
Tom’s hobbies included gardening and wood working. His passion, however, was always cooking. He was proud to wear the “chef hat” on many family occasions and holidays.
Calling Hours for Tom will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 4pm-7pm, at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA. A service and celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, July 30th at 10am, in the funeral home; followed by a procession to Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, in Marlborough, MA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Tom’s memory to the Berlin Lions Club (mailed to 23 Campbell Rd. Berlin, MA 01503) or the Berlin Food Pantry: https://www.berlinfamilyfoodpantry.org/donate/ (mailed to 23 Linden St # 6, Berlin, MA 01503).