Thomas Marshall Circe passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on April 10, 1939 in North Adams, Massachusetts, and had one older sister, Peggy. Tom was raised in Holyoke and Chicopee, Mass, where he spent his youth working in tobacco fields and a bakery after school and on weekends.

Tom enjoyed playing football and baseball in high school and loved ice skating and playing ice hockey on local ponds, with his friends. After graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina. It was there that he met his wife, Dorothy, and the two were married in 1960.

In 1961, Tom and Dorothy moved to California and settled in McKinleyville, where they raised their four children: David, Ron, Don, and Janet.

Tom worked for Simpson Timber Company for 32 years. Before and after his retirement, he enjoyed spending time on the golf course. He was also a devoted fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Tom had a sharp wit and a great sense of humor — if he was teasing you, it meant he liked you.

He loved hunting and fishing and spent many cherished hours outdoors with his children. Tom also deeply valued his friendships with his brothers-in-law, Richard Carr (Linda) and Larry Carr (Lisa).

Tom was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was deeply loved and will be missed every day.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 66 years; his children, David (Cherie), Ron, Don (Jeanette), and Janet (David); his 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; as well as his nephews, nieces, cousins and his faithful dog, Izzy.

A family memorial will be held later this summer at Tom’s favorite family ranch.

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