Support Thomas Bellows' Funeral Fund

*Help Support Thomas Bellows’ Funeral and End-of-Life Expenses*

(UPDATED 9/09/25)

Our father, Thomas Lawrence Bellows, aged only 63, has sadly passed away. On the evening if September 3-4, we said our final goodbyes to our Hero. Unfortunately, his 7 children are still in need of support for funeral/memorial and many end-of-life expenses. Any donation or share means so much to our family right now. Thank you for helping us honor him with love and dignity.

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Hi, my name is Nicole, and I’m raising funds to support my beloved dad, Thomas Bellows, who was recently diagnosed with terminal metastatic melanoma. Doctors have given him just a couple weeks left.

As a family of seven children who lost our mother Joyce in 2016, we’re doing everything we can; to give our dad peace, comfort, and dignity in his final days. He’s in good spirits and still fighting to stay with us, but the emotional and financial burden on us is heavy.

*Why I’m Asking for Help*

My dad has always been the rock of our family a hardworking, kind-hearted man who gave everything for his children and others around him. He’s the type of person who shows up without being asked, and now it’s our turn to show up for him.

Unfortunately, the costs of end-of-life care, medical needs, and funeral planning are more than we can manage on our own. We’re reaching out in hopes that others who’ve known love, loss, or family sacrifice might lend a hand.

*What Your Support Will Do*

Your kindness will help us:

Provide our dad with comfort, care, and the best chance at healing through an immunotherapy trial

Alleviate the daily stress of bills, medical supplies, and urgent appointments

Give him the peaceful, respectful farewell he deserves when the time comes

*Goal Breakdown ($20,000 Total)*

Here’s how your donations will be used:

*$10,000 – Funeral & Burial Expenses*

To cover funeral home services, burial or cremation, transportation, and arrangements that honor his life with dignity.

*$5,000 – End-of-Life & Daily Care*

For hospice care, in-home medical support, transportation, bills, medication, and food during this critical time.

*$2,000–$4,000 Immunotherapy Trial*

Our dad is eligible for a promising treatment not covered by insurance. We’re covering this out-of-pocket in hopes of giving him a fighting chance.

*$1,000–$2,000 Immediate Needs*

Medical supplies, nutritional needs, hospital co-pays, and transportation that stack up daily.

*The Impact of Your Help*

Every single donation big or small helps lift a heavy weight from our shoulders and gives our dad the comfort and peace he deserves.

Even just sharing this campaign can help us reach the kind of people who want to make a difference in someone’s final days. If you’ve ever loved deeply or experienced loss, you understand the value of time, care, and presence.

We are deeply grateful for your support, prayers, and compassion.

With love and gratitude,

Nicole T. & The Bellows Family

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Obituary and Funeral Details:

Thomas Lawrence Bellows

December 21, 1961 – September 4, 2025

Thomas, age 63, from Waterford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 3-4th, 2025. He was surrounded by those he loved.

Born on December 21, 1961, Tom was the beloved son of Raymond and Madeline Bellows. He grew up in a large, close-knit family of 14 children, and carried those values of loyalty, resilience, and love throughout his life.

He was the devoted husband of the late Joyce Bellows, who preceded him in death in 2016. Together, they built a life rooted in faith and family, raising seven children who were the center of Tom’s world.

Tom is survived by his children: Travis, Nicole, Andrew, Sarah, Adrianna, Angela, and Luke; and his cherished grandchildren: Katara, Korra, Patrick, and Samuel. He is also remembered by his siblings: Timothy, Renee, Valerie, Theresa, Chris, Daniel, Veronica, John, and Marjorie. He was preceded in death by his siblings Raymond, Terry, Mike, and Mary.

Tom’s life was defined by hard work, humor, and a love of the outdoors. Whether he was hunting, fishing, messing with his RV, or simply sharing stories with those he loved, he lived fully and with an open heart. He faced more than two decades of rheumatoid arthritis with courage and determination, never letting it define him. His greatest pride was always his family, and his legacy of love and strength lives on in each of them.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 550 Riverview Ave, Sanford, FL 32771. Burial will follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, 301 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771, with a reception afterward at St. Thomas More.

Tom will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend—someone who gave his all to those he loved and whose memory will forever be carried in their hearts.

Flowers may be sent to Newcomer Funeral Home: https://www.newcomerorlando.com/obituaries/thomas-bellows