PRINCESS ANNE—Thomas Edward French, 86, of here died Oct. 27, 2010 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Fairmount he was the Son of the late Gorman and Esther Ford French. He was married to Betty Mae French for 53 years.

Thomas worked for Dresser Industries as a Paint Inspector for 40 years. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, a member of O.T. Beauchamp Post 94, and a member of the Crisfield V.F.W.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters , Carol Beauchamp of Mardela, Sherry Cook and husband Kenneth of Salisbury, three sons Gary Hutchison, of Melville, Del., Greg French and wife Stephanie of Hanover ,Ct., T.G. Hutchison and wife Pam, of Princess Anne, and also his Special Angel, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a sister Pauline V. Jones of Salisbury. A late brother was Billy French and His late sister was Thelma Dorsey.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Beechwood Cemetery in Princess Anne on Sunday Oct. 31st at 2:30PM. The Rev. Paul Sherwood will officiate. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00 PM. At the Hinman Funeral Home in Princess Anne.

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