Thomas A. Cawrse, age 63, of New London, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after a sudden illness. Mr. Cawrse was born March 23, 1944 in New London, son of the late, Wallace & Alice (Shipman) Cawrse. He was a life long area resident and a 1962 graduate of New London High. Tom had farmed all of his life and was a Fitchville Township Trustee for 19 years. He served 19 years on the Northern Ohio Rural Water Authority; serving as president the past 10 years. He was a member of the Fitchville United Methodist Church and active with the Emmaus Community. Tom was a former 4H leader, Boy Scout leader and New London High School Music and Athletic Booster. He was a 26 year member and past master of the New London Masonic Floral Lodge # 260. He was a member of the Fitchville Grange, where he served as an officer and a member of the New London Eagles #2869. Avid sports enthusiast who loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia (Fenner) Cawrse; a daughter, Nancy (Bret) Cooke of New Philidelphia; 3 sons, Alan (Amy) Cawrse of New London, Keith (Kari) Cawrse of Mansfield and Mark (Rebecca) Cawrse of Loudonville, Ohio; 9 grandchildren, Mitchel, Tyler, Evan, Andrew, Anthony, Allison and Austin Cawrse and Makenna and Lanndrie Cooke; a brother, Carl (Shirley) Cawrse of New London; and 2 sisters, Jean (Jim) Miller of New London and Ann (Rick) Malone of Davie, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rilynn Grace Cooke. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 and 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main Street, New London, where funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2008. Pastor Tom Matus will officiate and burial will follow in the Fitchville Cemetery. Memorials if desired may be made to the Fitchville United Methodist Church (general fund), 1593 US Rte 250 S., New London, Ohio 44851.