Passing of Tom Deschane

[TLG]

Just found this out last weekend. His website is www.michigandryflies.net

DESCHAINE, THOMAS JOSEPH Of Westland, passed away May 31, 2014 at the age of 67. Cherished husband of Nancy, father of Mark (Bethany), Karen, and Laura O'Connor (Kevin), grandfather of Dakota, Jack, Jenna Rain, and Alex, step grandfather of Heather and Trisha, step great-grandfather of Michael, Justin, and Kasaun, brother of Robert Jr. (Connie) and Kathleen Horning (Mark) and uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was born January 10, 1947, in Jackson, MI, to Robert and Rose Deschaine. Tom was a proud and decorated veteran of the US Army (Vietnam) and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. Tom was a teacher who started his career in the Cherry Hill School District and retired from teaching as a much-loved science teacher at John Glenn High School (Wayne-Westland Community Schools). Among Tom's many recognitions, in 1997 he was awarded with the Outstanding Science Educators Award by the Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association. In retirement, Tom became an avid fly fisherman, fly tier, published authority on Michigan's rivers and fly fishing historian. Family will receive friends at 9:30 AM before a 10 AM funeral mass at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Westland, MI on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom's final resting place will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta (Battle Creek), MI. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary Community Outreach Center in Wayne, MI. - See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/ja....kLGSE4jb.dpuf

[ScottP]

Very sad news. Mr. Deschane was a key contributor to this site; his expertise will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Regards,
Scott

[Betty Hiner]

Very sad, indeed. Condolences to his family. We lost a good one here.

[CharlaineC]

This is sad news. what was his faol name

[Rick Z]

Sorry to hear this. I really liked his articles.
Rick

[The Chronicler]

Sorry to hear about the death of Tom Deschaine. He was a long time friend and contributor to FAOL. His contributions will be missed.

The Ladyfisher and The Chronicler

[gerri]

Even though I knew Mr Deschaine only through this website, I am very sorry to learn of his passing. I am recalling his numerous contributions to FAOL and especially the fly patterns that he so generously posted for us. Prayers and condolences to his family.