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Hayes: WM. Thomas Connaughton, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and U.S. Marine passed away December 20th, 2017, at the McGuire Veterans Hospital. His family will always be grateful for the compassion that he received in their care. Born in Newport News, he spent his early years in the Shenandoah Valley where he began a lifelong love of firearms, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He graduated from Warwick High School in 1966 and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam, earning, among other decorations, the Bronze Star with the combat V, and a Purple Heart. He was proud to have served his country and the USMC. Once a Marine, always a Marine! Upon returning home, he was a self-employed carpenter until his retirement. Thom was always a Redskins fan (even during the bad years), loved to play poker with his friends (especially when he won), and really enjoyed debating with anyone who would listen about his political views (of which he had many). But most importantly, he was an incredible man who loved his family and found joy in every day he spent with them. He will be forever remembered by his wife Neva, his son Colin and his wife Reggie; his daughter Rachel and her husband Zach, his grandchildren Ethan, Sophia, Jackson, Adalynn, and Nora, his faithful dog Sunny, and his sisters Kathy Duus and Barbara DeBauche. He was also loved by his mother in law Edna Ferrell, his brothers in law Robert Branch and Charlie Cole, and his sister in law Linda Simmons. He was preceded in death by his brother Billy Connaughton. OOH-RAH Marine, we'll see you on the other side. Graveside funeral service officiated by Rev David Parker will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Peninsula Memorial Park. Friends will assemble at the cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point.

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William Thomas Connaughton

May 29, 1948 - December 20, 2017

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William Thomas Connaughton

May 29, 1948 - December 20, 2017

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