MIDDLEBURY — Thomas Frederick Crogan Jr. passed away peacefully Nov. 15, 2022, in Middlebury, Vt. Tom was born in Boston, Mass., and raised mainly in Stoughton, Mass. After proudly serving in the United States Navy for four years, he became a police officer in his hometown of Stoughton. He worked his way up to Sergeant and was well respected by all he served and worked with. He served over 20 years on the SPD.

Tom was an animal lover, especially dogs. He was especially fond of his recent Boston Terrier, Bounce. He spent his later years working part-time at the Fowler Farm in Whiting, Vt. Tom also loved fishing, music, reading, and seeing his grandchildren.

In his later years, Tom made many friends and resided happily at Vergennes Residential Care. He also received excellent medical care from Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt. The hospital staff often spoke fondly of his friendly personality and charm. Tom’s family would like to thank the staff at both Vergennes Residential Care and the Porter Hospital for their tremendous service and treatment toward Tom.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Mary E. and Thomas Crogan Sr. of Stoughton, Mass., along with his wife, Barbara Ann (Urquhart) Crogan of Middleboro, Mass. He is survived by his three sons, Daniel and wife Mary C. Crogan of Westford, Mass.; Brian and wife Mary-Claire Crogan of Weybridge, Vt.; and Adam Crogan and fiancée Kathleen Casey of Milton, Vt. Tom is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Haley Crogan of Manhattan, N.Y.; Devin Crogan of Westford, Mass.; Alyssa Crogan of Washington, D.C.; Duncan Crogan of Burlington, Vt.; Patrick Crogan of Middleboro, Mass.; Cameron Crogan of Derby, Vt.; and Noah Crogan of Morgan, Vt.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, located at 117 South Main Street Middlebury.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Dana Farber Cancer Institute can be made atwww.dana-farber.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.

Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊