Thomas Risdon Baine

Thomas Risdon Baine aged 68 of Aberdeen, Md. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long struggle with cancer on December 9, 2013. Tom was born in Greenville, Pa. on April 3, 1945 to Philip and Minerva Risdon Baine. On September 30, 1967 he married the love of his life, Linda Gill of Sharpsville, Pa. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1963 and from Thiel College in 1967 where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Phi Alpha Theda National History Fraternity. He received his Masters of Education degree from Towson University in 1974. He taught at Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Md. in 1967 until his health began to fail in 1996. Tom loved his students, his school and his town. He was "proud to be seen in Aberdeen". At AHS he coached wrestling, co-directed four "L'Union Jumelages" student exchange programs with France, initiated and sponsored the Students Against Drunk Driving Program, the Leo Club, the Varsity Club, was Intramural Director and initiated Project Toy. He was a Life member of the NEA, participated in three visiting committees for the Middle States Evaluation Association, listed twice in Who's Who in America's Teachers and after retirement in 1996 was inducted into the HCPS Educator Hall of Fame. After retirement he worked as program manager for the Northeast Maryland Technology Council. He was a founding member of the Aberdeen Economic Development Commission.He was a member of the Citizen's Advisory Council for Vocational-TechnicalEducation and the Superintendent's Business Advisory Partnership. Tom was most proud of his work with the committee for building the New Aberdeen High School and was a member of the Army Alliance Committee for the Magnet School. In 2008 he received the MRSPA Volunteer of the Year award. Tom devoted his life to community service. He joined the Aberdeen Lions Club in 1979 where he served on every committee over the years. He became interested in Lions District level committees and in 2004 he was elected as District Governor of District 22- A. Lion Tom was a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest achievement award in Lionism. His club awarded him an Arnold Patz Fellowship in 2007 for his outstanding dedication and made him Lion of the Year. If it was a Lion function, Lion Tom was there working. In 2008 Tom was nominated by his grandson Tommy and received the award of Harford County's Most Beautiful Person. In 2010 Tom was honored as Aberdeen Rotary Man of the Year for his volunteer service. Tom enjoyed following the Baltimore Ravens and watching the games with his friends. He loved sports and enjoyed watching his grandsons Zach and Tom play football and lacrosse at AHS. He never missed a dance recital for Kaitlin. If his grandkids were involved he was there. He will be long remembered by the many who loved him. Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Gill Baine, daughter "Peanut" Lisabeth and husband Chris Gaeth, and grandchildren Zachary Gaeth, Thomas Gaeth and his "baby girl" Kaitlin Ann Gaeth. Tom always expressed his love for his family and was so proud of them. He is also survived by his brother David P. Baine and his wife Linda of Bowie, Md., Sister-in-law Terry Cameron and husband Richard of Sharon, Pa., sister-in-law Donna Gill (Mrs. Raymond Gill) of Sharpsville, Pa. and nieces Karyn Baine Pryor, Kristen Baine Heyer, Jennifer Gill Manly and Rae Ann Gilll Hlumyk. Friends may call at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home at 333 S. Parke Street, Aberdeen, Md. on Saturday, December 14. Viewing will be held from 9:30 -12:30. There will be a brief service at 12:30 with interment in Baker Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Thomas R. Baine Memorial Scholarship Fund, Harford Bank, P.O.Box 640 Aberdeen, Md 21001 or the Aberdeen Lions Charity Inc. P.O. Box 111, Aberdeen, Md. 21001. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001