Thomas Frere McNulty, the son of Elizabeth Frere McNulty and Michael Jesse McNulty, Sr. was born on January 19, 1932. He died on March 21, 2021, due to complications following an automobile accident.
T. Frere was devoted to his family, friends and, especially, to his wife, Abbie, of sixty-three years.
Among his many interests were history (particularly World War II), traveling, gardening, bird-watching, singing in Church of the Assumption choir, telling stories and going for walks.
A Navy Veteran, he served his country during the Korean War. He retired from the Louisiana State Police and later served as an investigator for the 16th Judicial District.
A humble man, he was often surprised by the admiration bestowed upon him and was content with who he was and grateful for all he had.
T. Frere will be remembered as a gentleman of integrity, kindness, loyalty, humor, and discipline. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kathleen (Jimmy) Flanagan, Charlotte McNulty and Shay McNulty; his son, Tommy (Kathleen) McNulty; his grandchildren, Patrick (Meredith) Flanagan, Kerry (Bryan) White, Erin (Alex) Armstrong, Caroline McNulty, Miranda (Karl) Lawrence, and Maddie McNulty; his great- grandchildren, Alex White, Eliza Armstrong, Abbie White, and Lucy Armstrong; his sister Erin McNulty; his sisters-in-law, Renee (Tom) Stirling and Jane deGravelles; his cousin Dr. Thomas (Glenna) Kramer and numerous nieces and nephews.
T. Frere was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Abbie deGravelles McNulty, his parents and his brother, The Honorable Michael “Mickey” McNulty.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at Church of the Assumption on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 10:30AM until the time of service at 2:00PM.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John – Hanson Schools Foundation, 924 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.