IN MEMORIAM: Thomas W. Eklund, 70; Vietnam Vet Built Cabinets, Homes, More MARYLAND – Thomas W. Eklund, 70, whose creativity ranged from building houses and cabinets to building guitars, passed away at home after a long struggle with cancer on Jan. 13, 2018. Thomas was born on Dec. 5, 1947 in Stamford, son of Robert and Pauline Eklund. Tom grew up in Davenport and graduated from Stamford Central School. He then attended drafting school prior to joining the Navy and…