Thomas M. Covell, 48, of Boulder, Colo., died suddenly on June 17, 2013. He was a man best remembered for his love of music, especially the Grateful Dead, in addition to his love of cooking and his radiant smile.

A voracious reader with a wide variety of interests, he graduated from Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania and attended Boston University.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy H. Covell and her husband, Bill Simpson, both of Boothbay Harbor; his father, Michael A. Covell of Hendersonville, N.C.; and a brother, Edward K. Covell of Boulder, Colo.

Plans for a memorial service are incomplete. A future service will be held in Boulder.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boulder County Animal Shelter, 2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301, or the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 27 Atlantic Avenue, Edgecomb, ME 04556, or the charity of your choice.