A Wolfeboro Death

I didn't know Dr. Toms, but his name is certainly familiar. Was he a partner with an overly-discussed osteopathic physician?

Was he on-duty at the hospital, or was he in the hospital due to illness?

That's right. Dr Toms died too. He was a vet on Keewaydin Road for many years, NH.

News Hawk wrote:I didn't know Dr. Toms, but his name is certainly familiar. Was he a partner with an overly-discussed osteopathic physician?

Was he on-duty at the hospital, or was he in the hospital due to illness?

He was a respected veterinarian. The photo of the mournful Golden Retriever was intended to be your first clue.

Matzoh Heppelwhite. wrote:He was a respected veterinarian. The photo of the mournful Golden Retriever was intended to be your first clue.

OK, so he was ill, and at Huggins for treatment of something.

Now I recall being at his house, but that was a really long time ago. I don't remember taking my dogs there for medical reasons. Was he boarding (only) pets at one time? (...and had given up the practice of veterinary medicine?)

The Golden Retriever could be mournful, possibly mulling over the recent disclosure of a second Higgs Boson, or just wondering how many habitable planets there are in the Milky Way galaxy.

He was in a nursing home, I think Mt. View (that's the one in Ossipee, isn't it?) He was retired long ago. Since we were kids our animals went to him. I think he was the only vet in town, I may be wrong. The only other vet I remember as a kid was Dr Hale and I don't think he lived here, but on the other side of the lake. Dr Toms retired after Sandy Wing opened her practice. That was quite a few years ago. He had to be around 90+-.

He was also one of the best Selectmen in the history of the Town of Wolfeboro.

Here's a photo of Dr. Toms as I remember him.

A handsome man. He must have been a skier.

You know, I am almost positive you are right. I think he did ski. How did you know that???

And now I read Chuckie Hooper died. He was only 56!

In reply to WHL.

He looks so healthy plus the sweater gave it away. That's "old school". I have some older pro skiers as friends and I've seen them dressed in similar fashion.

The old turtleneck, ski sweater trick! How observant you are! I should have guessed. Pretty sweater too.

Hopefully Dr. Toms' obituary will be in the upcoming Granite State News so that I can post it here, but meanwhile here is some information about his upcoming memorial service.
There will be a memorial service for Dr. Lawrence S. Toms on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 5-7 @ Lord's funeral home in Wolfeboro on Route 28 next to Parson's furniture. All are welcome.

Some of my memory of Dr. Toms.
He was very smart and well educated. He had a veterinary practice located at his home on Keywaydin Road. His wife Doris was as nice a person as you could ask for.
Dr. Toms wasn't especially noted for suffering fools very well, a quality I admired him for.
My animals all liked him well and house pets are very good judges of character, don't you know?
He was a Wolfeboro Selectmen and brought his intelligence and common sense to that position. He and a gentleman named John Metcalf were the two best selectmen that Wolfeboro ever had in my judgement.
He was a good father to his children and a good husband to his wife.

Unfortunately, there was no obituary for Dr. Toms in the Granite State News. The following is the obituary for his wife Doris, who died eleven years ago:
Doris Toms
Active in First Congregational Church

WOLFEBORO — Doris Jeanne Toms, 66, of Keewaydin Road, died Saturday, may 18, 2002, at Huggins Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Altoona, Pa., daughter of Harry and Ione (Freer) Diggins. She lived in Brattleboro, Vt., for many years, where she graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1953.
In 1958, she and her husband moved to Wolfeboro, where they raised their family. She became an active member of First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, had served as a deaconess and also served as wedding hostess for the church.
She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and was awarded the “Order of the Sword” in 1994 for her devoted service to that organization.
She was also a member of the P.E. O., Chapter P, Wolfeboro, loved to play bridge ad was a member of the Hospital Bridge Club.
Family members include her husband, Dr. Lawrence S. Toms of Wolfeboro; two sons, Madison L. Toms of Charleston, S.C., and Jay C. Toms of Somersworth; a daughter, Carolyn Craigue of Melvin Village; three granddaughters and a grandson; her mother, Ione (Diggins) Colburn of Wolfeboro; and a cousin, Alicia Williams of Bradenton, Fla.
There were no calling hours. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro.
Memorial donations may be made to First Congregational Church for the Doris J. Toms Memorial Scholarship Fund, South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was a good resident wasn't he. He seemed like a giver.

fshnski wrote:He was a good resident wasn't he. He seemed like a giver.

I liked him a lot.

Did you know him well Matzoh? I met him briefly at a Lions Club event.

fshnski wrote:Did you know him well Matzoh? I met him briefly at a Lions Club event.

Yes I did. He and I got along very well.

Another side of Dr. Toms: