Thomas E Chalmers of Amherst, 88, passed away peacefully June 8 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Holyoke Hospital on July 30, 1935, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Flemming) Chalmers.   Tom was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and retired from Alcoholism Services of Greater Springfield where he was an EAP counselor.  He was also a friend of Bill W for over 51 years.  Affectionately known as Big Tom, he helped many people and his reach spread far and wide. 

Tom adored his children and grandchildren, attending many sporting events.  As a long time Yankee fan, he had a playful banter with his Red Sox loving grandsons, Justin and Jamie, who once decorated his car with Red Sox memorabilia.  With a great sense of humor, he drove that car around with pride.  He was an avid golfer and was a long-time member of the Amherst Golf Club where he had once served as President and Club Chairman for the Francis Ouimet Caddie Scholarship Fund.

Tom leaves behind his loving daughters Karen Carey and Shawn Durocher, son-in-law Rick Durocher, grandchildren Justin Carey, Jamie Carey, Olivia Dame and her husband Andrew Dame, Christina Durocher and Ava Carey, sister Barbara Romashko and sister-in-law Kathleen Weatherwax. He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Jane and sons Brian and Tommy.

Calling hours will be Wenesday, June 19, form 4 – 7 Pm at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. A graveside service will be Thusday at 11 Am in South Amherst Cemetery.

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com