On Tuesday April 19, 2022, Chatham resident Thomas H. Doyle, son of Joseph and Nancy Doyle passed away at the age of 43.

Tom was born on August 5, 1978 in Hudson, N.Y. and a brother to Maureen, Patrick, & Joanne.  Tom was a graduate of Chatham H.S. and became quite the Sousaphone virtuoso during his tenure.  Of which he enjoyed participating in HS Concerts & football games, Brass Choir, All County, Local Parades and the New York State School Music Association.  Tom had an avid love of all outdoor activities included hunting, hiking, tractor pulls, snowmobiling and ATV riding.

Toms' former employment included Davis Contracting, ACP Power Equipment, and a lifetime Laborer of Love at the Doyle Farm homestead.  Whether it was milking at the former dairy barn, raking and bailing hay, or disking a field that eagerly awaits to be sown, Tom was no stranger to a hard days work.

Naturally, working a farm requires an individual to have a keen eye and a problem-solving mind to oversee and maintain ones equipment.  Being quick witted and having a good sense of humor is just an added bonus. His laughter will always be remembered.

Tom excelled at such responsibilities and could troubleshoot and fix any turbo diesel, belt driven, gas guzzling, electrical wired instrument within his reach.  If it wheezed, coughed, skipped or arced, Tom was "The One".  The one person that could rectify and correct the beguiled machine into becoming his muse.  Much like a painter dabbing a brush into his palette, or the symphony conductor swinging his baton to guide the enthusiastic orchestra, Tom was no different.  With sleeves rolled up and half a smirk, all that was needed before reaching into his array of tools would be an infamous "one-liner".  A one liner that would simply state the matter of fact at hand whilst leaving others scratching their heads.

Tom leaves behind his beloved four-legged companion Echo, parents Joseph & Nancy Doyle, Sister Maureen (Michael) Behrens, niece Ella & nephew Connor Behrens, Brother Patrick (Carie) Doyle, niece Maya & nephew William Doyle, Sister Joanne Doyle, Grandmother Lina Logan, closest Friend Jason Brown, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be Monday April 25, 2022 from 5-7pm at the Wenk Funeral home in Chatham, N.Y.  A Funeral Service April 26, 2022 at 11am at the Wenk Funeral Home in Chatham, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's honor to The Ghent Sportsman's Association, PO Box 70, Ghent N.Y. 12075. For on-line condolences, visit wenkfuneralhome.com