RUMFORD — Thomas James Bulger, Rumford, passed away July 2, on the 64th anniversary of his birth, the son of George A. and Marguerite E. (Coombs) Bulger, he was born on July 2, 1947, at Brunswick. Except for a brief period when he lived in Toledo, Ohio, he was a resident of Rumford all of his life.

Tom was a machinist by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 862, American Legion Post No. 24, and Eagles Aerie No. 1248, as well as the Dixfield Sportsmen’s Club, where he served as a safe hunting instructor.

He is survived by a daughter, Jacquelynn Elaine Child and husband, Gary, of Peru; a granddaughter, Katie Child of Peru; a sister, Martha O’Leary and husband, R. Daniel, of Andover; three brothers, David and wife, Eleanor, of Cornwall, PEI, Stephen and wife, Debbie, of Center Strafford, N.H., and Timothy and wife, Nanette, of Lee, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews.

You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Bulger family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.