(Ret) Fire Department Captain Thomas M. Davis, 81, of Peabody, passed away in his home after a period of declining health. He was a 35- year veteran of the City of Peabody Fire Department.

Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Thomas and Patricia (Sachnuk) Davis. A graduate of Peabody High School, Thomas continued his education at Salem State College where he earned two degrees. Captain Davis was a member of the Union Club of Boston, the First Corps of Cadets and the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts. He was also a longtime member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div 11 of Peabody. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served for three years.

He is survived by his sister Francine Harryman of Muskegon, Michigan, as well as his cousins Loretta (Michael) Stafford, Cynthia Carlstedt, and Kathy Jacobitz, and his beloved and loving cat, Dinah.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970. Thomas was genuinely concerned for the welfare of animals.