Obituary of Thomas Alvin Rouse

Thomas A. Rouse, 89, formerly of Rhode Island and Florida, passed away December 6, 2021, at Woodland Terrace. Thomas was born September 22, 1932, in Providence, RI to the late Frank P. and Violetta (Correll) Rouse. After graduating in 1950 from Lockwood High School in Warwick, RI, he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. He served in the Korean War achieving the rank of sergeant before being honorably discharged. Thomas married Dorothy E. Briggs in Warwick, RI on May 22, 1954. He worked as a supervisor for New England Telephone Company until his retirement in 1988. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Thomas P. Rouse. Surviving Thomas is his wife and their children; John(Bernadette), Elizabeth, and Gary (Wendy), all of Rhode Island, and James (Mary) and Matthew (Dawn) of Niles, Michigan. He is also survived by his brother, Bruce (Dorothy) of New York, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In accordance with Thomas’ wishes, cremation has taken place and he will be laid to rest at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, RI. A graveside service with military honors will take place on January 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, or a Hospice of choice.