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Lloyd Thomas Obituary
He graduated from Cony High School, class of 1951, where he played football. He entered into the Marine Corps in 1952, serving during the Korean War and discharging as a sergeant in 1955. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
He was an accomplished carpenter, building houses and general carpentry.
He was predeceased by his wife, Maxine Moody Thomas; his sister, Mary Furbush; son Michael Thomas; granddaughter Ashley; and long-time companion Grace Cummings
Lloyd is survived by his two daughters, Debra Sukeforth, and husband Dale of Winthrop, and Karen Bowman and husband Bruce of Gardiner; and his son, Steve Thomas, and wife Deborah of Readfield; three sisters, Helen Lagasse and husband Roland of Sidney, Shirley Bolduc and husband George of Sidney, and Alice Blanchard of Augusta; a brother, Charles Thomas Jr., and wife Betty of East Winthrop; eight grandchildren, Wendy, Michael, Samantha, Amber, Joey, Colby, Nicholas and Adam; four great-grandchildren, Laurie, Justin, George and Tevin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, followed by committal services with military honors in the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.
A big thank-you to Arthur and Leola Dean of Florida for their special care given to our dad.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd Thomas
Marsha Thomas
June 7, 2011
Life is such a precious thing, some people never know what they have until it is gone. Fortunately for you this is not true, as you showed him how much he ment to you all the time. May God Bless you as you continue on your journey in life, and know that when no one else is there for you God will be. Love Marsha
larry strout
May 23, 2011
so sorry for your loss, we were long ago friends, cony h.s. ect. larry and carol strout
TIMOTHY MOODY
May 21, 2011
KAREN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TO YOUR FAMILY. I FIRST MET YOUR FATHER WHEN HE CAME WITH MY AUNT MAXINE TO ME AND MY WIFES WEDDING IN OCTOBER 1968. WHEN MY AUNT MAXINE PASSED AWAY, WE LOST CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER FOR QUITE AWHILE, THAN I MET YOU AT MY NEPHEWS WEDDING AND FOUND OUT YOU WERE MY COUSIN.WHAT A SURPRISE TO ME THAT I HAD ANOTHER COUSIN I DID NOT KNOW. YOUR FATHER WAS A KOREAN WAR MARINE AND I WAS A VIETNAM WAR MARINE. BOTH SARGENTS AND BOTH RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. WE HAD ALOT IN COMMON. I WISH I COULD HAVE GOT TO SEE HIM ONCE MORE AND SAY SEMPER FI MARINE, JOB WELL DONE. I KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HIS OTHER MARINE BROTHERS GUARDING HEAVENS GATE AND I WILL MEET HIM AGAIN ONE DAY AND SAY OORAHH MARINE, STAND AT EASE WHILE I RELIEVE YOU OF GUARD DUTY UNTIL MY REPLACEMENT COMES ALONG. REST IN PEACE UNCLE LLOYD, YOU ARE WITH MY AUNT MAXINE NOW AND BE HAPPY FOREVER. GOD BLESS AND I LOVE YOU BOTH.
ESTHER PEASLEE
May 20, 2011
DEBBIE & KAREN
I'M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO LET ME KNOW.
Annette Woolsey
May 19, 2011
I enjoyed christmas,birthdays and turkey day with Lloyd. He always helped me get threw the tough part of family being around.(If you know my family u understand) He is so deeply missed.But was a pleasure to know him.My memories will always remain in my heart.
alisha cosselman
May 19, 2011
To my Mom, my sister, my brothers, and new dad,
I'm so sorry for the loss of gramps. He was an amazing man. I have so many memories with him there and smoking his tobacco pipe. That smell will always remind me of him. He will be greatly missed. Love you all!!!
Dea Wentworth
May 19, 2011
we all love and care for u all
Dale Kelley
May 19, 2011
Karen....My sympathy to you and your family...
Paul and Staci Fowler
May 19, 2011
Karen, Bruce, Amber, Joey and Colby,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Take comfort in the memories and knowing how much love you all shared.
Bruce Bowman
May 14, 2011
Lloyd, I just want to say you will be missed but not forgotten camping wont be the same but I know you will be there in spirit riding on the golf cart thank you for all that you have taught me on the project around the house know that I will do my best to take care of Karen you are the best father inlaw a man could ask for and a great friend I will miss you but never forget you Love your son in law Bruce,
Darcey Boucher
May 14, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that no words can ease your pain right now. Let me know if there is anything I can do at all.
Dawn Murphy-Heyde
May 14, 2011
I'm so sorry Karen, Debra, Steve. I know its going be so hard on you all during this hard time. He isn't suffering anymore. You will deeply miss by many Lloyd. Please know Karen, Debra, Steve and rest of Llyod's family my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jeff n' Julie
May 13, 2011
Karen,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know this is one of this biggest nightmares that anyone would have had to deal with. Please know that you did everything, that anyone could ever do, to give your dad the BEST last few yrs of his life. He is no longer suffering and is now at peace. He will watch over you and the whole family FOREVER. You were his whole world to him and I know he is proud of you! Sending BIG hugs to all of you!! XOXOXOXO
LLoyd,
Lake Pemaquid will not be the same without you! Jeff and I will truly miss your visits over to our site on your golf cart. We know you will be there with us raising hell but, it won't be the same. We will be sure to have a beer for you!! RIP LLOYD!!! WE LOVE and WILL MISS YOU!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
May 13, 2011
you will be missed greatly KERMIT
Sonja Kalloch
May 13, 2011
Karen and family,
Your dad was wonderful - he always made me laugh! I know your memories will bring a smile to your faces, too. I hope you and your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead and enjoy all the memories people share with you during this difficult time. God bless you, your family and your Dad - may he RIP.
Anynomous
May 13, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Alice Wilkins
May 13, 2011
To the Lloyd Thomas Family,
Oh, so hard and sad to say goodbye. So sorry to read the news of your loss. May happy memories help heal your pain and hold him close. What a wonderful and humble man! He will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathies,
Marsha Thomas
May 13, 2011
You will be greatly missed. We all have been blessed with the honor of knowing you.
May 13, 2011
Karen - I am sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Know that you will now have a wonderful guardian angel watching over you!
Kim Bartlett (Gardiner Family Practice)
Brenda Cadwallader
May 13, 2011
I will always treasure the wonderful memories. Going out to supper, hanging out on a Saturday night, camping and having fun talks about the past. I will miss you terribly.
Mark Chadbourne
May 13, 2011
Steve and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I will always remember him with his pipe and shacking his head at Steve and i about something we had done. The garage Steve and him built for me is still standing strong. I know he will be missed by many family and friends. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mark
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