Thomas R Stone

Palmer-Thomas R. Stone, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Tom was a successful, hard working, self-made business owner, T. R. Stone Trucking, Inc. Tom Stone was a legend in the trucking industry. He will be best remembered for his “shiney” trucks & excellent service in the transportation industry. Tom was a contractor with the United States Postal Service for many decades. The United States Postal Service awarded Tom the Eagle Spirit Award for Excellence. Tom & his drivers participated in truck shows, Make-A-Wish Convoys for Kids & Ronald McDonald Convoys for Kids. Nothing could touch his passion for Trucking & “Nice Trucks.”

Tom leaves his life partner of 40 years, Beth E. Smith of Palmer; daughters, Jennifer DeLorge of Pittsfield, Tina Laviolette of Peru, Ma, Carol-Anne Ellinger of Holyoke and Michelle Dingmond of Chicopee and seven grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Shirley Stone, Francesca LaPierre, Marian Stone and brother, Michael Stone. He was predeceased by parents, Henry D. Stone and Frances Stone, brother, Donald and sister, Ellen.

All services are private and have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral Home of Monson.