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Theodore Thomas Obituary

Age 81, of Stoneham, originally from Wilmington, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday evening, June 24th. Ted was the cherished husband of the late Emma B. Thomas who preceded him in death on December 9, 2006. He was a loving and devoted father to his children, Theodore E. Thomas, III of Stoneham and Linnea B. Valentyn and her husband, John, of Medford, as well as an exceptionally proud grandfather of Alyssa Lynn and Jillian Marie Valentyn, all of Medford. He is also survived by his adoring sisters, Dorothea Provenzano of Tamworth, NH and Irene DuBreuil and her husband, Felix, of Newtown, PA. At his request, there will be no memorial services. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in his name to the Stoneham Boys & Girls Club, 5 Dale Court, Stoneham, MA 02180. Late U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of WWII. Arrangements by the Dello Russo Cavanaugh Funeral Service of WILMINGTON. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes Wilmington - Woburn - Medford

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 29, 2008.

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Donna DiVirgilio

June 23, 2021

We miss you Ted and keep remembering all the fun times we all had together at the Boys & Girls Club❤

Donna DiVirgilio

June 23, 2019

We miss you Ted!

Mike Casey

September 7, 2008

Mr. Thomas,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC during WW II. It was the history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Amy Tobin

June 30, 2008

There is always a profound feeling of loss when someone with such a good heart and good soul leaves this earth. Ted was very special to me and the people that knew him. I am fortunate to have had his presence in my life and shall be the better for it. My deepest wishes for his family that they all find comfort in knowing that he lived with strength and honor and now walks with his beautiful wife Emma once again.

George M. Miller (Austin Prep)

June 29, 2008

Dear Ted and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. I remember his kindness to our Austin Prep community during Ted's student days with us. I hope that you will all find consolation in the peacefulness of his passing, and in the sure and certain knowledge that he and your dear mother are now together again in God's heavenly realm. He and all of you will be remembered in our prayers.

Donna DiVirgilio

June 29, 2008

We will all miss Ted very much from the Boys & Girls Club, He has done so much for this organization and was close to so many people. Everyone will tell you he was the best guy around! Love Donna

Linda (Valente) Beaumont

June 29, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Ted's death. I volunteered with Ted at the Boys and Girls Club during Bingo when I was younger and was on the board of directors with him. He was a wonderful caring man - who actually helped me my find my first apartment. My mother, who passed away also, was good friends with both Ted and Emma. He was a quiet, funny man whom I really enjoyed knowing. Both Emma and Ted were wonderful, kind people who will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing them. He is where he belongs now - God will have welcomed him with open arms for the wonderful work he has done on this earth.

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