Thomas Gemmell Carruthers (May 5, 1929 – June 6, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate.

Life and career 
Carruthers was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. He attended Becker Junior and the University of Hartford.

In 1972, Carruthers defeated Michael J. Riley in the general election for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate, winning 52 percent of the votes.

Carruthers died on June 6, 2023, at the age of 94.

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1929 births
2023 deaths
Politicians from Worcester, Massachusetts
Republican Party Connecticut state senators
20th-century American politicians
University of Hartford alumni