Thomas J. Savage

Thomas J. Savage, 83, a lifelong Topsfield resident, died at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born in Salem on September 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence (McMullin) Savage. He was raised and educated in Topsfield and was a graduate of Topsfield High School. After high school, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army where he earned a metal for Good Conduct, Letter of Commendation, and recognition of Expert Riffle M1. A dog lover, Tom owned and operated Bare Hill Kennels from 1963 until the time of his retirement in 2020. An accomplished, self-taught musician, he played guitar in several country-western bands and volunteered his time until his recent illness as a musician at the Sea View Retreat in Rowley. He leaves three daughters, Laura Greene and her husband Robert of Lynn, Kimberly Coco and her husband John of Rowley, and Courtney Savage and her husband Robert Lima of Topsfield, his grandchildren, Cameron Greene, Peter, Mia, and Ty Tsoukalas, Lilly and Jax Parker, and Zoey Lima, his companion and former wife, Sally Savage of Topsfield, and several dear friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his wife, Katie (Rogers) Savage, and his son, Thomas J. Savage, Jr. Visiting hours are Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2-4PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. A service will follow at 4PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Sweet Paws Rescue, 310 Main St., Groveland, MA 01833. To share an expression of sympathy with the Savage family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.