Thomas "Tom" J. Berthiaume Sr., 84 of Cornell MI, Passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Trillium House in Marquette Michigan. He was born on July 30, 1938 in Escanaba, son of the late Louis Sr. and Barbara (Thiry) Berthiaume. Tom married the love of his life, the late Barbara Lee (Johnson) Berthiaume on June 22, 1963 in Escanaba MI.
Tom worked for Mead Paper for many years. During his 40 plus years of employment with Mead he worked at the Boney Falls dam in Cornell. He enjoyed working at the dam where he was able to work close to home and fish while working! Tom retired from Mead Paper in 2008.
Tom loved the outdoors. He spent all of his free time hunting close to home and out west and also loved hunting with his children over the years. He lived on the water and was fishing from his boat, or out on the ice. His love of the outdoors was the greatest passion and legacy he could leave to others. His hunting, fishing and trapping stories will be passed on for generations.
He is survived by his three children; Tom (Marci) Berthiaume, Beaver Dam WI; Jim Berthiaume, Escanaba; Christine (Jerry) Newhouse of Marquette MI; grandchildren, Tommy III, Austin, Parker, Cameron, Corey, Katia and Andrea; 9 great-grandchildren; and Siblings, Pat Theoret, Escanaba, MI; Sr. Barbara Jean Berthiaume, Kansas; Dolly (Chuck) Cauwels, Westbend WI; and his tiny little fir companion of many years, Patches.
Tom is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Lee Berthiaume, parents and two brothers, Gerald and Louis Jr.
Friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Tom Berthiaume Sr. will follow visitation at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"Condolences to Tom's entire family. I worked at the Paper Mill for many years. May he Rest in Peace!"
-Gary Lehman -
"My thoughts and prayers to the entire family! 🙠â¤ï¸"
-Michelle J Ottensman -
"On behalf of Hiawatha Communications Inc. and Hiawatha Telephone Company we wish to express our most sincere condolences to Tom's family, friends, and loved ones. We wish them strength and courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold in their hearts forever."
-Robin Kolbus -
"Jim, Tom and Family, my heartfelt condolences to you all. You can never be truly sad for a life well lived and a person worthy of missing. Hugs to you all, Angie"
-Angelique Larson -
"Chris, Tom, and Jim, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad, may God bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
-Kris (Mathia) Boucher -
"Missing you every day! Proud to be known as your son. You and Ma "Barb" did the best in molding our family in the early times in growing us to be proud today! Loved our family life and ventures! Travel, hunting, fishing, cook outs and more. Biggest memory of all is you and "ma" being proud of us kids! And it shows! Love you and Ma "Barb" more today and always! "
-Jim Berthiaume
