Edward Thomas Marcel

Edward Thomas (94) of Painesville, OH passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was the beloved husband of Judith and the devoted father of Lisa Burrage, Amy Brunsen (Bill), Anne De May (Rich), Ruthanne Bell, Thomas, and Michael (Tracey) Marcel.  He was cherished grandfather to Tom Serger, Alexandra Burrage, Gabrielle Burrage, Isabella Burrage (Rachel), Adam Brunsen (Sarah), Carolyn Brunsen (Grace), Sophia Marcel, Jordan and Lauren Bell.

He was great grandfather to Taylor Bergoch, Danika Serger and Gianna Serger.

Dear brother of Linda Lucas (Ed) and Arlene Borger and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Delores Martin and his parents, Edward and Katherine Marcel. 

Born in Mount Vernon, NY, Tom moved to Painesville as a young teenager with his parents and siblings.  After graduating from Harvey High School, he went on to earn a degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.  After starting his own company, E Thomas Marcel Architects, Tom went on to enjoy a successful career that spanned over 50 years.  Throughout his esteemed career, Tom was always recognized for the highest standards, talent, and creativity he brought to every project.  Tom’s legacy can be seen in the many buildings and design projects he was associated with in and around Lake County.   

Tom served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He had been a past member of the Mentor Rotary Club, the Elks Club, and the Lake County Historical Society where he also served a term as president.

Tom embodied intelligence, kindness, integrity, and wit.  His unconditional love and constant steady guidance, like our memory of him, will endure and embrace us always.  He was so loved and will be missed dearly.

A memorial service is planned for March 9th, 11:00am at the Western Reserve Memorial Gardens Chapel in Chesterland, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of The Western Reserve.