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Tom Markinac, 72, former Hopkinton resident

by | Apr 21, 2023 | Obituaries

Tom Markinac 

Tom Markinac

Tom A. Markinac, 72, formerly of Hopkinton, died in his home with family in Ashland on April 13. He was the son of John and Monica (Todd) Markinac of Wayland (predeceased). Tom was a farrier for more than 30 years, having taken over his father’s business, in the MetroWest area. He was a gentle, kind and good spirit. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with his family and brother. He was an avid reader of American history and loved nature and animals.

He is survived by children Abigail Markinac of Holliston and Thomas Markinac of Burlington, Vermont, former wife of 20 years Lynne (Busam) Markinac of Mattapoisett, brother John of Ashland, sister Jean (Markinac) Blake of Brownfield, Maine, and nieces/nephews Gayle, Kelly, Colby, Ben and Curt.

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