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[ In Memoriam ]


                                                                             Thomas R. Hallett
                                            Are You                          1941 – 2025
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                                            Clients?                         York, formally of Addison, passed away peacefully
                                                                             Friday July 18, 2025, at his home leaving behind a
                                            Did you know our                 legacy of service and dedication. He was preceded
                                            “Find a Surveyor”                in death by his beloved wife Ellen in 2023.
                           search feature is our most visited page   Tom was born on December 18, 1941, to his father Robert, and his
                           on our website? Help the public find   mother Beverly (Phillips) Hallett. He was a graduate of Addison Central
                           you on our website by making sure your   High School. Tom married Ellen Ferguson on September 21, 1963.
        member profile is up to date. Login to verify your address, add the
        type of work you perform and add your photo or company logo. If   Tom is survived by his children: Kristina L. Hallett of Addison, NY,
        you need assistance, contact our office. We’re happy to help!  Todd  T. Hallett (Yvonne) of Coral Springs, Florida and  William L.
                                                             Hallett of Kalispell, Montana. He also leaves behind his brother Richard
                                                             Hallett (Dale) of Bath, NY, and his sister Candace Rayburn (James) of
                                                             Connecticut. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends,
                                                             and all those who were fortunate to know him.
                                                             Born and raised on a farm, Tom developed a deep appreciation for
                                                             nature and animals that stayed with him throughout his life. His early
                                                             experiences instilled in him a strong work ethic and a profound respect
                                                             for the land—values that guided his personal and professional journey.
            Follow us on                                     Tom  dedicated  30  years  of  service  to  the  New  York  Department  of

                                                             Transportation, where his commitment and integrity earned him the
                                                             respect of colleagues and community members alike. Following his
                                                             retirement, he pursued his passion by founding a successful land surveying
                       Twitter:                              business, inspired in part by his admiration for George Washington, a
                       @nysapls
                                                             fellow surveyor and his favorite historical figure.
                                                             Tom was deeply involved in his community, especially during the years
                                                             his children were growing up. He volunteered as a coach for the Addison
                       Facebook:                             Little League, Senior League, Small Fry Basketball League, and served
                       facebook.com/nysapls                  as President of the Addison Cinderella Softball League. His leadership
                                                             and encouragement touched the lives of
                                                             countless young athletes and their families.
                                                             A proud member of the Addison chapter
                       LinkedIn:                             of the Masonic Lodge,  Tom remained
                       https://tinyurl.com/linkedin-nysapls  active in the organization until his
                                                             passing, embodying its  principles of
                                                             brotherhood, charity, and truth.
                        Instagram:                           As per his request, there will be
                        www.instagram.com/nysapls            no public services. A private
                                                             graveside service will be held
                   LinkedIn:
                   LinkedIn:                                 in Addison Rural Cemetery
                   https://tinyurl.com/linkedin-nysapls      at a later date. Arrangements
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                       YouTube:                              have been entrusted to Flint
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                                                             comfort may be offered at:
                                                             www.FlintFuneralHome.com
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