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Elizabeth Thomas Obituary
1933 - 2014
CHICOPEE
Elizabeth P. (McMahon) Thomas, a third generation and lifelong resident of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, passed away at her home on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born in Chicopee on June 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Bertram and Irene (Desrochers) McMahon. A lifelong communicant of Sainte Rose de Lima Church, she graduated from Saint Joan of Arc Elementary School in Chicopee and Cathedral High School in Springfield. After her graduation from The College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, she worked as a chemist for Technifax and the Heatbath Corporation. After marrying her husband, Dr. Paul F. Thomas, she joined the research department of the Polaroid Corporation in Cambridge. When her husband opened his dental practice in Chicopee, Elizabeth worked with him for several years. She was a member of the Valley Dental Women and a member of Le Cercle des Dames Francaises. Elizabeth and her husband, Dr. Paul F. Thomas, were blessed with three children, David A. Thomas of Chicopee, Dr. Daniel F. Thomas and his wife, Leonora, of South Hadley, and Susan I. Tryba of Chicopee; her four grandchildren, Bertram and Zoe Thomas, and Hailey and Mason Tryba; her sister, Lorraine Dube and her husband, Rene, of Wilbraham; her sister-in-law, Juliette DeMers of Chicopee; and five nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister-in-law, Annette Campbell and her husband, Gerard. Her funeral will be held on Friday morning, February 28, 2014 beginning at the St. Pierre - Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020, (funeral home will open at 8 a.m.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sainte Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her burial will follow the Mass at Sainte Rose Cemetery, 49 Olsen Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family would appreciate that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in her memory to Saint Joan of Arc School, 587 Grattan Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For more details, please visit:
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Thomas
March 11, 2014
Dr. Thomas & Family
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
JIM & Janet Davis
Bruce Centerbar
March 2, 2014
Dr. Paul and family, so very for your loss.
Fred & Lu Folta
February 27, 2014
Lorraine, Rene and family, deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one.
Linda Roy
February 27, 2014
Dear Dr. Thomas and family,
I just received word from John and Therese that Mrs. Thomas passed away. Our deepest sympathy to you. I am sure she will be dearly missed, but that wonderful memories will see you through this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as we are traveling down south and will not be able to attend the service.
Linda and Ray Roy
February 27, 2014
Deepest condolences to the entire family. May cherished memories provide you with comfort,support, and guidance in the days ahead & always.
God Bless
denise sarna,,,,,theroux
February 27, 2014
dear, Thomas family I am so sorry for your loss all of you are in my prayers ,I went to school with sue and I remember how sweet Elizabeth always was .
Alice Preece
February 27, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. She was a special person-always with a smile on her face at the Elms! I will remember her and the family in my prayers
February 26, 2014
Dr. Thomas and family,
We were so sorry to read about Liz's death today. She was a great teacher for me. She will be in our prayers.
Chuck & Terry Malone
Janice Pirog
February 26, 2014
Dr. Thomas and family, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you
Jane Ellen (Ostroskey) Jones
February 26, 2014
Very sorry to hear of Liz's passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ernie and Joanne Picard
February 26, 2014
Lorraine, Rene and family, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 26, 2014
Dr. Thomas and family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Diane Lezinski
Virginia Robak
February 26, 2014
The "Drzyzga" Family is deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Alice &Joe Giguere
February 26, 2014
Our prayers are with your family at this time of great loss.
Lucille Boutin
February 26, 2014
So sorry for your great loss. May God's blessings be with you to comfort you in this trying time.
Claudia Kapinos
February 25, 2014
With sympathy from all of us at McKenna Orthodontics.
February 25, 2014
Dear Paul and your family, I offer you my sympathy and Prayers God Bless you. Jeannette Beaulieu
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