Thomas Gemmell Carruthers (May 5, 1929 – June 6, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate.
Thomas G. Carruthers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Robert D. Houley |
| Succeeded by | Robert D. Houley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1929 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 2023 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Alma mater | Becker Junior College University of Hartford |
Life and career edit
Carruthers was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. He attended Becker Junior and the University of Hartford.[2]
In 1972, Carruthers defeated Michael J. Riley in the general election for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate, winning 52 percent of the votes.[3][4]
Carruthers died on June 6, 2023, at the age of 94.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Carruthers Wins by 1,842 Votes". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. November 8, 1972. p. 17. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Thomas Carruthers Obituary (1929-2023)". Hartford Courant. June 15, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas G. Carruthers (R)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ "1972 Nov 7: General Election: State Senator: District 35". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
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