Thomas Joseph Ainsworth

Thomas Ainsworth, 89, of Toledo, passed away early Monday morning surrounded by his loving wife and all of his children. He was born in Kirkham, England on June 15, 1920. In November, 1926, along with his mother and brother, he traveled aboard the Celtic to join his father and begin his life in the United States. He attended St. Teresa’s grade school, Central Catholic High School, and the University of Toledo where his name appears on the new Veterans Memorial. He was drafted into the Infantry October 24, 1941. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was transferred to the Signal Corp and then to the Quarter Master Corps. He married the love of his life, Margie, after driving all night following his graduation from Officers’ Candidate School at Camp Lee, Virginia. He served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy with the 15th Air Force, and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant on December 12, 1945. Music was always a big part of his life, whether he was accompanying family and friends on the piano, or singing their way through the miles on family road trips across the country. He loved travel, and would be the first to put his toe in even the coldest of water. His endless patience was evident when he taught each of his children to drive. He was the Director of Finance for the U. S. Post Office in Toledo and District Director of Finance with offices in Lima and Columbus. Following his retirement in 1978, he served as the first Investment Officer for Lucas County until his second retirement in 1992. He was a member of Christ the King Church since 1956, and an active participant in the Choir for over 50 years. In 1996, he and Margie traveled to Rome where the Choir sang at Pope John Paul II’s 50th Jubilee Mass. While overseas, he and his family visited the home where he was born in Kirkham. He served on the Parish Council, Finance Committee, was the Assistant Scout Master for the Cub Scouts Program, President of St. Teresa’s PTA and the First President of the Community League of Adams Township. He was a member of the Old Newsboys and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He is also recognized for his tireless support in the startup of the Local and National Organization Mothers of Twins Clubs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Agnes Ainsworth, son-in-law, Rudy Sattler and grandson, Dennis Turner. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Margie; children Judy (Warren) Turner, Bonnie Miller, Nancy Sattler, Patricia (Emmett) Hannifin, Thomas Ainsworth; grandchildren David, Donald (Barbara), and Douglas (Leonora) Turner, Joanne (Ray) Pekich, Sarah (Eric) Driftmyer, Eric (Kelley) and Zachary Miller, Cortlund (Holly), Clinton (Jessica) and Corinne (Asa Waterstraut) Sattler, Timothy and Bridgette Hannifin, Thomas W. Ainsworth, Erin (Stephen) Boes, Daniel and Matthew Ainsworth; great-grandchildren Max, Henry, Phillip, Nikki, Staci, Rachel, Sean, Raven, Grace, Griffin, Kori, Madelyn, Gwen, Garrett, Calib, Peyton and Hayden; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers Edward and Joseph (Priscilla Lewis); sisters-In-law, Ruth Ray and Betty Ainsworth and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m., followed by a Toledo Mothers of Twins Club service. Funeral services will be held on Friday at Christ the King Church at 10 a.m. where the family will begin receiving friends at 9 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Christ the King Church Music Program or to the Cherry Street Mission. The family would like to thank the wonderful Staff of the Franciscan Care Center for their outstanding care and their kindness and compassion.

Thomas Joseph Ainsworth

June 15, 1920 - March 1, 2010