Tompkins did not finish the term , as he died suddenly on May 25 , 1954 at his home in Concord .
In 1953 , Williams was appointed to the Massachusetts Governor 's Council and Tompkins won the special election to succeed him .
Tompkins did not finish the term , as Tompkins died suddenly on May 25 , 1954 at Tompkins ' home in Concord .
In 1953 , Williams was appointed to the Massachusetts Governor 's Council and Tompkins won the special election to succeed him .