THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 3 “Love and energy” A tribute to Tom Sheehan, Saugus’ venerable and versatile writer who died last week at age 97 By Mark E. Vogler T om Sheehan had a burning passion for writing from his teenage days as a Saugus High School student in the Class of 1947, where he loved to write poetry. A page from his Saugus High School yearbook noted his interest in mystery writing. His writing actually became a secondary career that he launched in his adopted hometown after serving his country – a Korean War Veteran who served two years in the United States, discharging as a staff sergeant – three decades writing company policies at Raytheon in North Andover, and raising a family. But when he really got into his writing, he went on to write more than 50 books and still had more writing projects in the works when he died on Oct. 16 surrounded by his children in a house that was built in 1742, love stories, war stories and even westerns. He was a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate. It’s been said by local historians that nobody wrote more published words about Saugus than Tom Sheehan. And that was one of the main reasons he was honored on a stage set up at the bottom of the steps of Saugus Town Hall in 2022 with a “Person of The LOVE AND ENERGY | SEE PAGE 4 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 NO RETIREMENT FOR THIS WRITER: Saugus’ most prolifi c book author, Thomas Sheehan, during a February 2020 interview with The Saugus Advocate said he still had more books to write. He had completed 45 at that point and went on to write more than 50 before his passing last week. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) which had been the center of his family life in Saugus and also housed the kitchen “offi ce” where he plied his craft. Sheehan was versatile in his prime as a writer, penning poetry, personal essays, local history and novels – Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 A PILE OF HIS WRITINGS: Many of Thomas Sheehan’s books take up space on the table where he did his work. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) Thomas Sheehan is shown being honored with the “Person of the Year Award” during the 2022 Saugus Founders Day ceremony. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958!
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