Lieutenant Thomas E. Spencer
Ladder 2
“Most of all he was a good person. He would never hesitate to help.”
— Kathy Spencer, Tom’s wife
Fire Lt. Thomas E. “Tommy” Spencer, 42, is remembered for his dedication to family and friends and his giving spirit. He joined the Worcester Fire Department in 1978 and was assigned to the Winslow Street Fire Station.
Upon its closing, he was stationed at Engine 2, South Division. But Tom wanted to be a “ladder man,” and transferred to Ladder 4, Webster Square. After two years at Engine 9, Tatnuck Square, he was promoted to Fire Lieutenant in August 1992, and was assigned to Engine 15, Quinsigamond Village. As soon as a ladder position became available, Tom transferred to Ladder 2, Grove Street.
A lifelong Worcester resident, Tom attended St. Peter’s Grammar School and St. Peter’s High School, where he was a valued member of the football team. In 1979, he married Kathleen Murphy and had three children: two sons, Patrick, age 16, and Daniel, age 13, and one daughter, Casey, age 15. Tom was described as a true family man, and his devotion was evident in his commitment to various community organizations, including St. Charles Boromeo Church, where he and Kathy served as liturgical ministers; the Boy Scouts of America; Worcester Youth Soccer; and the Jesse Burkett Little League.
Tom loved to spend family time outdoors, especially camping, kayaking and hiking. Tom also enjoyed going to Red Sox games and to tailgate parties at the College of the Holy Cross football games. A true baseball enthusiast, he was an expert in baseball trivia and made annual trips to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Along with Kathy and his children, Tom leaves his parents, Robert and Barbara Spencer; a brother, Michael, who serves as a Worcester fire fighter; and a sister, Linda Morrow.
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