Thomas Toburn Rollinson

February 16, 1919 - January 26, 2011

Obituary For Thomas Toburn Rollinson

Thomas Toburn Rollinson died peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2011. He was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on February 16, 1919, to Thomas Samuel and Alice Toburn Rollinson. A graduate of Gorton High School, Tom served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army in WWII. He received his Bachelor and Masters degrees from Cornell University. Affectionately known as Ã¢â?¬Å?BumpyÃ¢â?¬Â?, and later to his 11 grandchildren and friends as Ã¢â?¬Å?T.T.Ã¢â?¬Â?, he married Anne Mary Mack in 1953, and for the majority of his working life was an accountant.

Thomas loved watching theater (especially in London, England), listening to broadway music, playing Bridge (among many other card games), traveling, and his family.

A memorial service is to be held on January 28, 2011 at 5 p.m. at Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC. He is survived by: his sister Ruthalys (Ã¢â?¬Å?PidgeÃ¢â?¬Â?) McCormick, of Hudson, FL; his six children Ã¢â?¬â??Keith Rollinson, of West Linn, OR; Kim Zinsser, of Hopewell Junction, NY; Leigh Rollinson, of Easthampton, MA; Craig Rollinson, of Estero, FL; Lynne Brid, of Raleigh, NC; Jill Rollinson, of Raleigh, N.C.; and eleven grandchildren.

You are welcome to visit and participate in a memorial website in his honor at www.rfhr.com. Donations in his honor can be made to the Alzheimers Association of North Carolina (www.alznc.org).

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September 01, 2020

Karen Lowdermilk

Dear Lynne, Jill, & Family, I am sorry to hear of TT's passing. He will be missed, especially at Sunrise! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to care for him! Thinking of you. Karen Lowdermilk Sunrise Concierge
September 01, 2020

Green Year Round Elementary

Jill we are so sorry for your loss. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember all the wonderful times you had with him. Green Family
September 01, 2020

Marcy Flynn

Dear Jill, Lynne and Family, I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He is being comforted by your Mother right now and they are both looking down at the beautiful family they created together. My thoughts are with you all. Love, Marcy Flynn
September 01, 2020

Saskia Jansen

Dear Rollinson Family, I am so sorry to hear that your father/grandfather has passed away. He was a lively man and you must miss him. His time here has passed, but his spirit will live on. He, and all of you, are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Saskia
September 01, 2020

Cinta Brennan

Dear Rollinson family, It is comforting to know that TT passed away peacefully in his sleep. May he rest in peace. Much strength and love in the next months which will be difficult. Cinta Jansen ( Marianne's sister)
September 01, 2020

Janiene, Johnna, and Sandy

Dear Lynne,Jill, and the Rollinson family, We're sorry to hear of your loss. We remember all the good times we had in the old neighborhood and at your house. He is at peace and with his beloved, Ann. Do you think she's scratching his back right now? Johnna and I are so glad we got to visit with him last April. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Janiene, Johnna, Sandy and families
September 01, 2020

Marianne Rollinson

Dear loved ones, I wish peace for TT's soul and gentleness us for us as we remember his life. I feel gratitude for the love that he held for each of us. RIP TT Love, Marianne, daughter-in-law
September 01, 2020

Cathy Thompson-Fix

Lynne, Jill, Craig and Family, I was so sorry to hear of TT's passing. What memories I have of him, your Mom and Berthold Avenue. May it give you some peace and comfort to know he is at rest. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Kippy
September 01, 2020

Jane Weinberger

Lynn and Alexis, We have such wonderful memories of you and TT while we lived in Saddleridge so many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Weinberger family, Jane, Joel , Ann and Lydia
September 01, 2020

FullerSharon

Hey Jill, I am sorry to hear about your dad, you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you and your family peace and shine his love down on you all today and the days to come. Love Ya, Sharon
September 01, 2020

Damian McHugh MD, FACEP

Lynn and Jill, you have wonderful memories of your Dad that you will treasure always. I am so pleased that you could be right there with him at the final stages of his life. He is I`m sure, smiling at you both right now and in a place of great peace. With warmest wishes to you both, from myself, and my staff, at this time of great sadness.