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 Thomas "Mick" McAlpine ,81
 February 27, 2025
Thomas L. “Mick” McAlpine, 81 of Williamstown MA passed away peacefully in his home on February 27, 2025, after a challenging 14-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born July 10, 1943, in North Adams, MA. He was the son of Thomas L. McAlpine and Olive (Bockes) McAlpine.
He attended Broad Brook School and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1961. Then graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. Upon completion of his degree Thomas joined the US Army in 1964, where he was a helicopter mechanic stationed in Alaska. After the military, in 1967, he worked as a Design Draftsman for Sprague Electric in North Adams. was also employed as a Tooling Engineer at General Cable’s Automotive Division in Owosso MI. later moved back to Williamstown and started McAlpine Engineering Tooling and Design in North Adams MA. eventually became co-owner of Bump and McAlpine Carpentry and later McAlpine Carpentry, working together with his brother Ken for many years, until retiring in 2011.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Susan (McGuire) McAlpine; son Kelly McAlpine and his wife Jessie of Chelsea MI; daughter Jenifer McAlpine of Pittsfield MA. He also leaves his sister Deborah Christensen Richard of Los Lunas NM, his brother Kenneth (Diane) of Clarksburg, MA, and his sister-in-law Maureen McGuire of Williamstown, MA. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Thomas loved to restore furniture and was a master craftsman with wood working, along with being able to fix anything. He enjoyed spending time on his property and in the home and barn he built. He also enjoyed making puzzles and games for his favorite nieces and nephews. He was an avid reader, parcheesi champion, and loved when Sue would bake his favorite cookies or homemade chocolate pie.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the team of doctors and nurses at Southwestern Vermont Cancer Center and the doctors at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Memorial donations may be made to Southwestern Vermont Cancer Center or to the Williamstown American Legion Post 152.
A celebration of life and graveside service will be announced in the spring.
To add to the book of memories, please visit flynndagnolifurneralhomes.com.
| So sorry for your loss | | from: MARCIA GARDNER | on: 03-20-2025 |
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| R.i.p. Mick.... | | from: Daniel Larabee | on: 03-10-2025 |
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| Dear Sue and family. So sorry to hear of Mick's passing. As an elementary and high school classmate, we go back a few years. We will keep you in our prayers. Russ and Barb Bullett | | from: | on: 03-09-2025 |
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Sue, sending my deepest sympathy to you, Kelly & Jen.
So sad to hear of your loss.
Much Love,
Penny | | from: Penny Breault | on: 03-08-2025 |
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| Dear Sue and family: my deepest condolences for your loss. | | from: Jackie Andrews | on: 03-07-2025 |
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| Sue, Sorry to hear of your husbands passing. | | from: Gary Dow | on: 03-07-2025 |
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| Dear Sue, Kelly, Jen and families, I’m very sorry for your loss. | | from: Pauline McNicol | on: 03-07-2025 |
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| Sue, Kelly and Jennifer so sorry to hear of Mick passing he was a classmate and friend just know my thoughts are with all of you. | | from: Douglas Blair | on: 03-07-2025 |
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| So sorry for your loss Sue and family. I will miss his visits to the jobsite. | | from: Gerald Bush | on: 03-07-2025 |
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Dear Sue and family,
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Mick. He will be remembered for his many talents and surely teaming up again as McAlpine & Bump in heaven. He will be missed yet keep his memories alive in your hearts knowing he is at rest in peace. | | from: Lindy and Chuck Ellsworth | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| So sorry for your family's loss. | | from: Deana Blair Adams | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Dear Sue, so very sorry to hear of Micks passing. I'm sure he and Butch will have a lot to talk about. Will be in touch, love to you and your family. | | from: Priscilla & Joe | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Sue and family,
We are so sorry to read the passing of Mick.
May the many years of memories help through this difficult time.
Sending our most sincere condolences.
Joe and Diane Allard | | from: | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Sue, Ken and families. I’m so sorry to read of Mick’s passing. What a great knowledgeable guy with a quiet strength who will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to all.
God Bless. | | from: Tom Mahar | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Our sincerest condolences to Ken, Sue, Kelly, Jennifer and the entire family. I have many fond memories of Mick from my childhood back in the hay days of "Bump & McAlpine". He was a good man and will truly be missed!
Sincerely,
Mike, Diana and Jillian Bump | | from: Michael Bump | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Ken: My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of loss. | | from: R A Shoestock Sr | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Dear Sue, I was so sorry to read of your husband‘s passing. Although I never knew him, I know he must’ve been such a wonderful man to be with you. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. | | from: Kathi George | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Dear Susan, Jenifer, and Kelly, We are so sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. He was a wonderful man., so kind. Bless you at this most difficult time, know that he is at peace. Our prayers are with you.
Craig and JoAnn | | from: Craig and JoAnn Murch | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Dear Ken and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Tom.
P. J. Pannesco | | from: P.J. Pannesco | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Dear Sue, my deepest condolences to you and your family. | | from: Beth Thomas Phelps | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Peen, Sorry to hear about your brother.
Duncan | | from: Duncan Martin | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Our condolences to Sue and the family. We enjoyed meeting up with you both recently and catching up on events, family and friends. Mick was a wonderful person, he shall be missed. | | from: Sue &Bob Smith | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Kenny, Diane and family, So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to you and yours. You're in our thoughts and prayers. | | from: Pat LaValley and Mike Haley | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Dear Sue and family: Sending our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your husband/father. . May the loving memories of your long and happy marriage and family life sustain you. And may he rest in peace. | | from: Julia and Roger Bolton | on: 03-06-2025 |
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My deepest sympathy to all of Mick’s family.
Sharon DeMyer Nemser | | from: Sharon DeMyer Nemser | on: 03-06-2025 |
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| Farewell old friend. We have many fond memories of Mick and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Sue, Kelly, Jen, and Ken...we are thinking of you all at this time. RIP Mick... | | from: Skeets and Bobbe Richards | on: 03-06-2025 |
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Ken, Sorry for the loss of your Brother.
Tom & Deb DeGray | | from: | on: 03-05-2025 |
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| Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mick's passing. All of you and Maureen were great neighbors to Ma and Daddy. The memories will help you all to get through this difficult time. Love and hugs to you all | | from: Lynn Montgomery Hewitt | on: 03-05-2025 |
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| Sue, Kenny, and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mick. He was a good man. May you rest peacefully, Mick | | from: Linda J Chesbro | on: 03-05-2025 |
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| I am so sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. I have many fond memories of our Ballou Lane neighbors. Sue, Kelly & Jen, Mick was a great man and a wonderful second dad to all of us neighbor kids from playing wiffle ball with us in the field to tending to our various injuries, especially the time I was stung by wasps in the wood pile. Sending thoughts and prayers. -Dene | | from: Nadene Schneider Young | on: 03-05-2025 |
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