Thomas G. Carruthers

Thomas G. Carruthers
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district
In office
1973–1975
Preceded byRobert D. Houley
Succeeded byRobert D. Houley
Personal details
Born(1929-05-05)May 5, 1929
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2023(2023-06-06) (aged 94)
Political partyRepublican[1]
Alma materBecker Junior College
University of Hartford

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.

Life and career

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

  1. ^ "Carruthers Wins by 1,842 Votes". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. November 8, 1972. p. 17. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b "Thomas Carruthers Obituary (1929-2023)". Hartford Courant. June 15, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Thomas G. Carruthers (R)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "1972 Nov 7: General Election: State Senator: District 35". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.


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