Thomas Philippe Croteau

Thomas Philippe Croteau passed away suddenly on October 23, 2026, at the age of 67. 

Born on February 5, 1959, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Thomas moved to Andover at a young age, where he lived with his parents for over 50 years before moving to Haverhill.

During his working years, Thomas was an assembler in the electronics industry. As his parents aged, he left the workforce to become their devoted caretaker, driving them to church, appointments, and shopping, as well as helping them with many other tasks. In addition, Thomas had a keen interest in politics, a passion he shared with his parents, and he greatly enjoyed fixing small electrical devices.

He leaves behind his sister, Helene Croteau of North Troy, VT; brothers Ernest and his wife Pat of Andover, Charles and his wife Paula of Farmington, N.H., and Rene and his wife Roseanne of Rochester, MA; sister-in-law Shirley Simpson of Bulls Gap, TN, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Andre and Rita (Caissie) Croteau, his brother George Croteau, and brother-in-law Steven Ruscio.

Thomas’s family would like to give a grateful thank you to his caseworker, Brooke Wilson, for her dedication and willingness to go well beyond her duties to become a true friend to Tom.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.on Saturday, November 7, at the Mack Family Funeral Home. Gardner Chapel, 105 Central St., Gardner, followed by a funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner, at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. 

All are invited to a celebration of Tom's life at the Acadian Club, 193 Parker St., Gardner, after the services.

Friends and family are encouraged to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page. 

Mack Family Funeral Homes, Gardner Chapel, 105 Central Street, Gardner, are assisting with arrangements.