Thomas L. Armstead

Jan, so sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Dear Janet and Family.. Was so sorry to read of Tom's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the many trying days yet to come. With deepest sympathy and understanding.... An old friend from the past... Shirley Najim Fenstermaker

Dear Janet and Family.. Was so sorry to read of Tom's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the many trying days yet to come. With deepest sympathy and understanding.... An old friend from the past... Shirley Najim Fenstermaker

Armstead Family - We want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paul & Lynne O'Shea

So sad to hear about Tom. He was a good friend, and great family man. Ever smiling and always a gentleman. He will be missed by many. My sympathy to Jan and family and many friends.

So sad to hear about Tom. He was a good friend, and great family man. Ever smiling and always a gentleman. He will be missed by many. My sympathy to Jan and family and many friends.

So sad to hear about Tom. He was a good friend and great family man. Ever smiling, and always a gentleman. We will all miss him. My sympathy to Jan and Family.

Karrie, Thinking of you and your family, with deepest sympathy.

Karrie, Thinking of you and your family, with deepest sympathy.

"Karrie and family...we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God Bless and take care you and your family in this time of need." – Larry & Brenda Whiteman, Co-worker, Spfld, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"We will never forget Tom and his genuine compassion and true friendship. When mom was ill I'll never forget him driving lights and sirens to bring my brother home in time and then he spoke for us at her funeral which I know was very difficult for him. He was the definition of a true friend. We have so many wonderful memories of our families times together at Coquina that will always be in our hearts. It is comforting knowing that Ralph, Carol and so many other friends and family were waiting to welcome him home. Hold onto your memories of him and let them guide you during this time of sadness." – Jill Kornfeld Pillsbury, Friend, Chatham, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"I am so sorry to learn of Tom's death. I will be in Florida and unable to attend the services. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers" – Sharon Bee Price, Cousin, New Berlin, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"Peace be with you. I want to thank you for sharing Tom with the Fire Service all these years. I first met Tom at the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute during an annual Fire College event. He was affable and very supportive. In one of the finest traditions of the Fire Service, we remember his support, and we stand on his his shoulders as we support the next generation of Firefighters." – Lieutenant Allen Cameron, Fire Service member, Urbana, IL, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"Jan was so surprised to hear about Tom. What a great guy he was. We are so blessed to have been your neighbors for a few years long ago. Adrian and I want you and your family to know that you are in our prayers and that God will take care of all of you ." – Judy McCarty, Friend, Springfield, IL, Jun 04, 2014

"To The Armstead Family, I'm Sooo sorry for the loss of Tom Armstead. This saddens me beyond words. Even though I was his last neighbor for such a short time.....I absolutely loved him!!! He was the nicest, kindest and most caring neighbor that I've had in the 18 years at this address. There was no holiday that came that he didn't acknowledge with a gift or kind words. He had such a bright and beautiful spirit about life and will be missed immensely!! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pamela Bennett, Neighbor, Springfield, Il" – Pamela Bennett, Neighbor , Springfield , IL, Jun 04, 2014

"I knew Tom because of my wife Marge working at St. Joseph's Home where Tom often volunteered. He always greeted me in his warm, friendly way, and like I was an old friend. Tom was a very special person and, I'm sure, one that people he came in contact with will always fondly remember. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends." – Pat Hayes, Friend, Springfield, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"Jan and the entire Armstead Family, We were so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers." – Tom and Paula (Rodier) Proulx, Friend, Campton Hills, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"Jan & Family, Tom was a wonderful friend and was so caring of others and their welfare. Our hearts go out to you and we will pray for him." – Barb & Andy Homa, Friend, Springfield, IL, Jun 02, 2014

"My staff and I will certainly miss his visits to the office; Tom would come in to check on my Dad and sister Nancy and to ask about the rest of the family regularly. Tom was a very loyal friend to my Father especially after Mom died and Dad would come to Springfield to visit. Tom would make the time for the dinners at Fritz’s, the breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, and the Tuesday’s evenings at the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for being his friend and being here for him. Jan my prayers go out to you and the family; as hard as this all is please take comfort that Tom didn’t suffer. There are so many happy memories to get us through this time of sadness as I now think back at the happy times we had as families on Lido Beach. Bill Block" – Bill Block, Friend, Springfield, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"My staff and I will certainly miss his visits to the office; Tom would come in to check on my Dad and sister Nancy and to ask about the rest of the family regularly. Tom was a very loyal friend to my Father especially after Mom died and Dad would come to Springfield to visit. Tom would make the time for the dinners at Fritz’s, the breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, and the Tuesday’s evenings at the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for being his friend and being here for him. Jan my prayers go out to you and the family; as hard as this all is please take comfort that Tom didn’t suffer. There are so many happy memories to get us through this time of sadness as I now think back at the happy times we had as families on Lido Beach. Bill Block" – Bill Block, Friend, Springfield, IL, Jun 03, 2014

"Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers." – Gay Eastman, Co-worker of family member, Rochester, MN, Jun 03, 2014

"Dear Armstead Family, Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. We are so fortunate to have met Tom in the past few years. What a compassionate man he was. He loved a good laugh but he also had a sensitive heart that was so endearing to us. His love of family was always present and has been passed on to his own children in so many beautiful ways. You are all in our prayers as you honor and celebrate Tom's life. If we didn't love so deeply in life it wouldn't hurt so much.....and thank God we have loved so deeply! Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you, Bert, Mike, Tyler and Colin Sloan" – Bert and Mike Sloan, Friends, Rochester, MN, Jun 03, 2014

"Dear Armstead Family, Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. We are so fortunate to have met Tom in the past few years. What a compassionate man he was. He loved a good laugh but he also had a sensitive heart that was so endearing to us. His love of family was always present and has been passed on to his own children in so many beautiful ways. You are all in our prayers as you honor and celebrate Tom's life. If we didn't love so deeply in life it wouldn't hurt so much.....and thank God we have loved so deeply! Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you, Bert, Mike, Tyler and Colin Sloan" – Bert and Mike Sloan, Friends, Rochester, MN, Jun 03, 2014