Thomas Sabin

Thomas D. Sabin, 83, of Sylvania, OH passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 after a six year battle with cancer. Thomas (Tom) is survived by his children, Peggy Toedter (Bill), Susan Goulet, Jeffrey Sabin (Ami), six grandchildren; Sara Svenby, Bryan Cockerill, Leslie Crandall, Stephanie Davis, Ashley Sabin, & Kaitlyn Sabin; seven great grandchildren, sister Judy Nemire, brothers; Kenneth Sabin, Chester Sabin (Reggie), James Sabin (Pat), Robert Sabin and step sister Janice Mientkiewicz (Lenny). Thomas was preceded in death by his father Chester Sabin, mother & step father Florence & Ralph Kachenmeister, sister Carol Ritenour, two step brothers & two step sisters. Tom attended Waite High School (Class of 1956). He was a 1st team all city quarterback (#34) for the Indians. He was a draftsman out of high school, a boilermaker (Local #85) by trade and a “boat hauler” by choice. He was a Point Place staple for 50+ years before relocating to South Carolina & Florida for approximately 25 years. Ultimately Tom would not be able stay away and returned to Sylvania during his remaining years. Tom was always willing to help a friend, neighbor, or someone he didn’t even know at the drop of a hat no matter where he called home. Tom embraced working hard and playing harder! He was a member of Ottawa River Yacht Club where boating and socializing were his passions. He spent many days attempting to convince anyone and everyone to go for a “quick boat ride”. Everyone was always welcome on the boat but he always said that there is “no guarantee when we are coming back”. Tom also delivered Meals on Wheels for a number of years where he loved chatting with each and every individual he met. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 30th at 1:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4703 Summit St., Toledo, OH. Celebration of life to follow at the Ottawa River Yacht Club, 5488 Edgewater Dr., Toledo, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.