ANCRAM –
Thomas Walter
Lilley
, 71, of Ancram, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on January 18, 2024.
Born February 17, 1952 in Brewster NY to the late Arthur
Lilley
and Gertrude (Smith)
Lilley
.
Tom is survived by his son Scott
Lilley
, son in-law Christopher Hough, grandchildren Kirsten (Cory) Gaylord, Christopher (Alexander) Hough and Brett Hough. Great grandchildren: Aleah Hough and Jameson Hough. Nieces and Nephews: Charles
Lilley
Jr, Tina
Lilley
-Gaylord, Kurt
Lilley
, Michelle Pilch, Shannon
Lilley
-Wabst, Tracy Hall, Michael
Lilley
, Courtney
Lilley
, Brittany
Lilley
and Dylan
Lilley
. Sister and Brother in-law Ralph (Sandy) Kilmer and Rose (Kenny) Boyles. He has also left behind his lifelong friends Bill Hunt and Dan Dietter.
In addition to his parents Tom is predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years Bonnie (Kilmer)
Lilley
. His only daughter Mandy
Lilley
. Siblings, Skipper (Chickie)
Lilley
, Debbie
Lilley
, Dale
Lilley
, Penny
Lilley
, Charles (Jean)
Lilley
and sister in law Dawn Kilmer.
Electrician by trade and self-proclaimed BBQ master. Also a part of the steel workers union and a pyrotechnician. Tom spent many of Sundays over the BBQ pit hosting family and friends. He always had a new joke to tell.
In wake of the recent passing of his wife and daughter, Tom's wishes were to be laid to rest peacefully next to his wife with no services in his honor.
Donations can be made to the Community Hospice or the Ancram Food Pantry.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Lilley Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com