Thomas R. Lloyd
Funeral Director / Manager
Thomas R. Lloyd is a 31-year licensed funeral director and embalmer in Vermont and previously in Massachusetts. He manages the day-to-day operations of the company, including Vermont Cremation Service, both Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Homes, Covey & Allen Funeral Home, Brewster Funeral Service and Shea Monument Company. Tom began his career in funeral service with Dwyer Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Upon relocating within the company to Brattleboro, he was assistant manager, then promoted to general manager during his tenure at Ker-Westerlund and Fleming Funeral Home in Brattleboro. Tom is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Hudson Valley Community College of Mortuary Science and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Before entering funeral service, he was employed by Marriott Corporation in public relations.
Tom is a communicant of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, a member of the Knight's of Columbus Leo Council 917, the National Funeral Director's Association, and Vermont Funeral Director's Association. He formerly coached many area youths with Bennington Babe Ruth Baseball, Bennington Little League and the Berkshire Bruin Hockey Association. Tom also provides continuing education for Hospice and Junior College Training. Tom and his wife, Julie currently reside in Chester Knoll, Bennington. He is a proud parent of children Emily Cole, Nicholas and Sean Lloyd and his grandchildren Ella and Cali Cole, and Leighton Lloyd.
Thomas R. Lloyd
Funeral Director / Manager
Thomas R. Lloyd is a 31-year licensed funeral director and embalmer in Vermont and previously in Massachusetts. He manages the day-to-day operations of the company, including Vermont Cremation Service, both Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Homes, Covey & Allen Funeral Home, Brewster Funeral Service and Shea Monument Company. Tom began his career in funeral service with Dwyer Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Upon relocating within the company to Brattleboro, he was assistant manager, then promoted to general manager during his tenure at Ker-Westerlund and Fleming Funeral Home in Brattleboro. Tom is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Hudson Valley Community College of Mortuary Science and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Before entering funeral service, he was employed by Marriott Corporation in public relations.
Tom is a communicant of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, a member of the Knight's of Columbus Leo Council 917, the National Funeral Director's Association, and Vermont Funeral Director's Association. He formerly coached many area youths with Bennington Babe Ruth Baseball, Bennington Little League and the Berkshire Bruin Hockey Association. Tom also provides continuing education for Hospice and Junior College Training. Tom and his wife, Julie currently reside in Chester Knoll, Bennington. He is a proud parent of children Emily Cole, Nicholas and Sean Lloyd and his grandchildren Ella and Cali Cole, and Leighton Lloyd.
Danielle Simmons
Office Manager
Danielle serves as our Office Manager. She comes from a strong background in customer service and is quite often the first point of contact at our funeral homes. She assists families with filing for claims, printed material composition, photo tributes, and much more. She and her husband live in Bennington and have 2 daughters. She enjoys camping, attending her daughter's sports events and is a longtime director of the area Young Woman's Softball League.
Danielle Simmons
Office Manager
Danielle serves as our Office Manager. She comes from a strong background in customer service and is quite often the first point of contact at our funeral homes. She assists families with filing for claims, printed material composition, photo tributes, and much more. She and her husband live in Bennington and have 2 daughters. She enjoys camping, attending her daughter's sports events and is a longtime director of the area Young Woman's Softball League.
Jennifer Goodell
Funeral Home Associate
Jennifer went to school at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vermont for Veterinary Technology. She enjoyed several exciting jobs in the field for 27 years. She is excited to make a career change and have the opportunity to work with the amazing team at Shea Funeral Homes.
Jennifer Goodell
Funeral Home Associate
Jennifer went to school at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vermont for Veterinary Technology. She enjoyed several exciting jobs in the field for 27 years. She is excited to make a career change and have the opportunity to work with the amazing team at Shea Funeral Homes.
Mark Barber
Associate and Monument Sales & Repair Specialist
Mark Barber, Associate and Monument Sales & Repair Specialist. Mark enjoys hunting and fishing and lives with his wife and 3 children in Bennington, VT
Mark Barber
Associate and Monument Sales & Repair Specialist
Mark Barber, Associate and Monument Sales & Repair Specialist. Mark enjoys hunting and fishing and lives with his wife and 3 children in Bennington, VT
