1) The Comeau family is proud to announce that the Lancaster Times and Clinton Courier Newspaper has awarded Thomas R. Comeau the distinguished honor of being named Citizen of the Year 2008. Tom is indebted to his devoted staff who provides the support and compassion to serve our families above and beyond all expectations. The article may be read by clicking on ABOUT US and LICENSED STAFF.
2) On Wednesday, June 23, 2010 the Comeau family was presented with a plaque of honor recognizing the current Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., as the former residence of David I. Walsh. The most prominent political figure in the history of Clinton, David I. Walsh served as the first Irish Catholic Senator and Governor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_I._Walsh
3) On Saturday, March 12, 2011 the Leprechaun Society of Clinton was led by Ed Sheridan, "Himself" Chief Leprechaun, to the Annual Leprechaun Convention at the Clinton Town Hall. We are pleased to announce that our own Thomas Comeau was selected to receive the prestigious Shillelagh Award and enjoy induction into the Leprechaun Legion of Honor.
Leprechaun Convention 2011 Philbin-Comeau's own Kevin O'Loughlin, served as bearer of the Irish flag and led the festivities along side "Himself" to the Clinton Town Hall.
Leprechaun Convention 2011 Tom Comeau is all smiles as the parade arrives at the Clinton Town Hall with all Leprechauns in tow, to begin the festivities of the Annual Leprechaun Convention 2011.
Leprechaun Convention 2011 The Annual Leprechaun Convention began with a parade of participants, including Leprechauns and admirers alike who adorned their green through the streets of Clinton!
Leprechaun Convention 2011 Tom Comeau gratefully accepts the Shillelagh Award from the Chief Leprechaun Ed Sheridan "Himself" and addresses the crowd with appreciation on the festive day of March 12, 2011.
David I. Walsh plaque Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home
Former Home of David I. Walsh
1st Catholic Governor of Massachusetts 1914-1915
1st Irish Catholic U.S. Senator 1919-1947
Tom Comeau speaks of receiving plaque Today our family and friends of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home wish to thank the Clinton Historical Society for their efforts in bestowing an honorable plaque on our home as the former residence of David I. Walsh.
His well-respected career of service to our community is recognized not only for his being the first of Irish heritage and Catholic faith to achieve the positions of both Governor and Senator of the Commonwealth, but for his loyal dedication to the people of Clinton and citizens of Massachusetts on the local, state, national and world levels of government.
As the greatest political figure to hold office in our town’s rich history, David I. Walsh made Clinton a better place for generations of our families. His great faith in our community and legacy of service remain in this home today as the promise of our family in business, right here at 176 Water St., Clinton, Massachusetts 01510
Plaque Presentation Christine Quirk, Chair of the Clinton Historical Commission, presents the David I. Walsh plaque to Tom Comeau in a ceremony held June 23, 2010.
Plaque Recognition David I. Walsh plaque is proudly received by Stephen J. Comeau, Thomas R. Comeau, Ralph V. Fateiger, and Kevin B. Comeau, all of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home
