Thomas J. Lapine, M.D.
January 21, 2011
Thomas J. Lapine, M.D., 69, died Friday morning, January 21, 2011 in his home following a brief illness. He was the husband of Nina (Michaud) Lapine, with whom he shared twenty-seven years of marriage. Born in Ogdensburg, NY on February 7, 1941, he was the son of the late John “Bob” and Mary (Reagan) Lapine. He was raised and educated in Ogdensburg and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy where he was a standout three-season athlete in the Class of 1958. He went on to graduate from St. Michael’s College in Vermont in 1962 and Ottawa Medical School in 1966. A medical officer in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Lapine served his internship at the Bethesda Naval Hospital from 1966 to 1967 and his residency at the Chelsea Naval Hospital from 1967 to 1970, which brought him to the North Shore. He had been a Danvers resident for many years before moving to Middleton more than 25 years ago. Committing his life to the practice of medicine, Dr. Lapine practiced locally with the Lynnfield Medical Group of Peabody until 1982, when he began a practice in Danvers along with his wife Nina, a nurse practitioner. For more than thirty years, he devoted himself to the care of his many patients, treating them as friends and family. An avid golfer, Dr. Lapine was a member at Salem Country Club for many years and enjoyed trips to Scotland and Ireland to play the game. He also enjoyed spending time in the summer at his camp in Ogdensburg on the St. Lawrence River. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Mary Beth Grady and her husband Ned of Danvers, Emily Reagan Lapine of Middleton, Dr. Thomas J. Lapine, Jr. and his wife Rosanne of Palm Bay, FL, and David C. Lapine and his wife Kim of Middleton, nine grandchildren, Kaitlin, Ned, Reagan, and Sam Grady, Trisha Kramer, and Alex, Nick, Maxine, and Audrey Lapine, his brother, Richard R. Lapine of Nashville, TN, and his former wife, Judith R. Lapine of Ogdensburg, NY. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11AM in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 4-8PM, also in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church. Donations in Dr. Lapine’s name may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923, the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, 5 Lyon Pl.m Ogdensburg, NY 13669, or the Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club, PO Box 555, Ogdensbury, NY 13669.
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Buddy, We will miss those nights you come down the hill to kiss us goodnight, and especially the pinches on each of our cheeks! We love you so much Buddy! Hugs and Kisses all the way to Heaven!
I played a lot of Golf with Tom and especially last season. He was a wonderful guy and I will meiss him. My sincerest condolences.
Tom was a true gentleman. I will always cherish the memories of our trips to Scotland and Ireland to play golf. I was most impressed one night at Glen Castle, Shannon, Ireland when Tom asked the group if he could sing a few Irish lullaby’s that his mother sang to him. It was one of the highlights of the trip. I will truly miss him. Skip Kendrew
My deepest sympathies to Nina and Tom’s family. Steven Keenholtz , my Brother had told me that Tom was very ill and I was so sorry to receive this news today. I certainly enjoyed through the years spending time with Tom at all of Steven and Roberta’s parties and other events.Most recently at my Brother’s 60th Birthday party a few months ago. My Mother and Father(of blessed memory) thought the world of Tom and praised him “to the sky”. A fine and gentle man and I feel honored to have known him. A fun man to be around and a wonderfully warm personality. Rest in peace and suffer no more… Love, Karen
Tom touched many people and was always there when needed. The times at McGinnity’s will always be remembered. I will always miss Bob, Mary and now Tom but will remember them in the joy,love and laughter that they brought to my life.
Our hearts are heavy at the loss of Dr Lapine, who for so many years has been such a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and healthcare provider.
As a family we have known Tom for over 22 years. We all first met in Naples Florida and will treasure our memories of him forever. Even though we are so far away are thoughts are with you everyday. All our Love, Chrissie, Greg, Charlotte, Justin and Jack xxx
To The Lapine family Tom and I met on one of the many golfing trips to Ireland and Scotland. I enjoyed his company and the friendship that developed over those past few years. I’m sorry that that I did not get to see him before leaving for Florida. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Tom and family. Tony & Carol-Ann Vorias Stuart, Florida
We loved you Tom and we’ll miss you being a part of our lives.
My deepest sypathies to the Lapine family at this sad time. May Tom now rest in the eternal peace of God. Marty Burke St. Mary’s Academy 1960 St. Michael’s College 1964
Tom, Dave, Mary Beth, my deepest condolences to you and your families. I’ve got so many great memories of your dad from when we were neighbors growing up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr Lapine has been my primary care physician for numerous years. I am very sorry to hear about his sudden passing.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Lapine family. Sincerely, Ted & Mary Ebberts
Nina and Family, We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We have been blessed to have had Tom in our lives for a very long time. A great Doctor, a kind man, a wonderful husband and Dad. He will be greatly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Sincerely, Paula and Anthony Lupo
We will always treasure the times and memories we shared on Vanderbilt Beach. We are so sorry for your loss. Frank will welcome Tom with open arms, if there is a heaven – certainly Frank and Tom are there! With our Sympathy and Love to Nina and the entire family, may you find Peace. Carol & Francine Barry
My deepest sympathies go out to Nina,Hers and Tom’s daughter Emily, and the rest of Tom’s family and staff. Dr. Lapine was a fine man and Physician and I will remember his with the fondest of memories. May we all take comfort in knowong that he is home with God, and suffers no more
Dear Nina&Family; We’re so sorry to hear of Toms passing he will be greatly missed he will stay in our minds and hearts forever we will never have another Dr.like Tom we might of been his patients but he always treated us like a friend and was there day or night for us if needed Thank you Tom for all you’ve done. R.I.P. TOM Jane,Danny,Karen,June Anderson
I.ll miss Tom as iam sure all you guys will–When I had to go for the neck and tounge operation it was close and I told Barbi to call Tom to sing Ave Maria when the time came–He sung it in french and it was probably the greatest delight your ears could have ever heard in St. Marys Cathederal–I can remember in football he said you missed that guy and he would say naw it was my miss step—-OK hANG ON TO ALL THE MEMORIES–hE WAS PRICELESS AND PERHAPS WE CAN SMILE THAT GREAT SMILE HE HAS IN A WHILE—tAKE CARE OF EACH 0THER –EACH OTHER ETC….PETER
Tom was our neighbor, friend, and doctor. He was there for our entire family. He always greeted us with a smile and was a genuinely caring and nice person. We send our deepest condolences to Nina and Emily and the rest of the Lapine family.
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family of Tom, this includes Judy. I completed high school and the Sports program at St. Mary’s, and graduated with tom. He was well liked and a great player. He will surely be missed. Sincerely, Bob (Class of 1958)
As a fellow golfer, Salem memeber, and physician, I can tell you Tom was one of the real “good guys”. I will miss him
My husband and I have had the privlidge to be patients of Dr. Lapine. We are very saddened by his sudden illness and death. He will be sorely missed by the two of us. He was an excellent Doctor. He was very gentle and caring, and had the best bedside manner. We will have a hard time finding someone as wonderful as he was. Dr. Lapine ~ thank you for all of your wonderful service! Maryann and Randy Davis
My Condolences to you Dave and all your family. I fondly remember back to the days when your dad coached our St Mary’s team to the championship in 79. We all learned so much from him.
My sincere condolences to the entire Lapine family. Tom was my primary care physician for the past 15 years. I enjoyed my visits with him in the office. I’m certain that our golf discussions caused him to run a little late for the afternoon. I will miss him dearly. He was a great doctor, friend and man.
Ken & Val extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy. Dr Tom will be sorley missed by us and all of his patients. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad tim
It was a privilege to meet Tom in the last weks of his life, as Pastoral Care Chaplain of Hospice North Shore. His family devotion, his humor and his grace was evident. The number of people at the wake was a tribute to him and his family, for sure. I thank God for the gift of his life, and pray that he is at peace. Please God, may his family experience a glimpse of that same peace. – Steve Mullin, CH Hospice NoShore
Our deepest sympathy to Nina and the Lapine family. We will truly miss Dr. Tom and all the fine people that worked in the office.
so sorry for your loss,Thomas will be in my heart and prayers.He will be missed
We were both shocked an saddened to hear of your loss, Tom will be misses by all that he touched. please accept our deepest sympathy. Jim & Sue Gemma
My deepest sympathy for all of your loss. Tom touched many people’s lives and provided many special memories for his friends and family. Thinking of you, all my best. Melissa
We both wish to convey our deepest sympathy to Nina and the Lapine family. Tom has been a friend and colleague for 40 years. We’ve just returned home from a trip and heard the sad news and shall miss him greatly. Lark and Joe
family: our condolences… all my memories of tom are from grade and high school…many funny antics whil being taught by the grey nuns(poor things)..putting a frog in sr. pierre marie’s desk drawer and then trying not to laugh as she tantrummed…i think we each had our first dates together- out to dinner at the old sholette’s-still remember spumoni for dessert- probably only @ 6 or 7th grade..(Mary) john and i appreciate how tom always went out of his way to help anyone from ogdensburg who needed big city care… if we were home i woud send you a bottle of st lawrence river for him to take with him we hope he didnt suffer…john and mary briggs
We are devistated at the news we received today. Tom was our doctor & friend for 35 yrs. We will miss him so much. Our thoughts & prayers are with Nina & all his famuly. Love, Barbara & Bob O’Day
My deepest condolences to Nina and the Lapine family. Dr. Lapine was my primary care physician for many years. He was a wonderful physician, a warm and loving person, and he loved to talk golf on my visits to his office. May he rest in peace.
Dear Nina, Emily, the family, and the office family, Tom Lapine was my physician for 32 years; I am so sad to hear of his passing, because he was not only my doctor – he was a wonderful friend. He will never be replaced as the kindest gentleman that I have ever known. God Bless you. Tammy Richmond and Family
Mary Beth and family – I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful person and doctor. He took care of my parents for several years. He was a great friend to both my parents. God Bless.
I was so sorry to hear of the death of Tom. All the Barry’s have many fond memories of Tom and the Lapine family growing up in Ogdensburg. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Nina, We were so very saddened and shocked to hear of Tom’s passing. He certainly touched the lives of many and we feel fortunate to have had the privilege of calling him our doctor for so many years. He will truly be missed. Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Anne and Bill Tobin
Both my son Jim and I were shocked and saddened at learning of the death of Dr.Lapine. Over the years he was a wonderful doctor and friend to my mother Olive Day, my son Jim Lewin and to me. I will always remember his warm smile,gentle touch and his genuine concern that translated into his special bed side manner. I hope over time the pain of your loss will turn into only find memories of this very special person.
Nina and Family – Both my son Jim and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of our doctor and friend Tom. He was a special person in many ways and will be greatly missed. May the pain in your heart some day be replace by only the fondest of memories. Marna and Jim Lewin.
Dear Nina, I am very saddened to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. I was a patient of his for many years. He was a good man and always so pleasant. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Reagan – How sad to read of your grandfather’s death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this unhappy time in your life. Mrs. Nickerson
Tom was my doctor for 20 years and he made me feel like we were partners in my health care. He always had a joke or prank to play on me during the annual physical. He really got me with a joke last time and we both had a good laugh. He staffed his office with true professionals and I know that it has been hard for them these past weeks. I am sorry to have missed his service and I will miss him. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.