THOMAS R. CALKINS Age 71. Beloved husband of the late Shirley A. for 42 years. Loving dad of Maxine, Thomas, Valerie and Victoria Calkins. Grandpa of 7 and great grandpa. Dear son of the late Carl and Alberta. Dear brother of Shirley Speaker, Bill, Ron, Gayle and the late Ruth Mills. Favorite uncle and great uncle of many. He attended Avon Lake High School. Vietnam U. S. Navy veteran. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 9th, 11:30 a.m. at the DAVID MARTENS & SON FUNERAL HOME 4175 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE (between Lorain & Puritas). Family will receive friends from 10:30-11:30. Online condolences at davidmartensfh.com 216 941-1772.