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Kenneth Thoman Obituary
Kenneth F. Thoman, age 89, a resident of Trumbull for 48 years, passed away on December 18, 2014. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII, having served in the South Pacific as a crew member of Navy PB4Y1 (B24). He worked as a Flight Engineer for American Airlines for 41 years and also was an active Boy Scout parent and leader for 40 years, with Troop 28 Wenham Mass and Troop 65 Trumbull. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, hiking and fishing either with his sons, with the Scouts or even alone. Survivors include his wife Louise, his three sons, Mark and his wife Nancy, Paul and his wife Kathy and David and his wife Andrea, and five grandchildren Julie, KC, Wesley, Kyle and Seth. Friends may greet the family at a Memorial Gathering on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. No flowers please, but memorial contributions may be made to the International Institute of Connecticut, 670 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 06605. Burial will be held privately in Arlington National Memorial Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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Dick Gallagher
December 29, 2014
Another of BOS finest ,The ranks of the 2 strippers grows smaller ,we've lost another good man . GOD speed ken
Karl Humpel
December 29, 2014
I'm terribly sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We flew many trips together,and carpooled on many occasions. I will miss seeing him in Trumbull.
Russ Boggs
December 29, 2014
Flew a number of trips with him on the 707 out of Kennedy. Always professional, level headed, friendly and helpful. Enjoyed him very much. Will be praying for those in his family.
Chuck Kurtz
December 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Ken was a great leader for my early hikes on the AT. I was the next Eagle Scout after his son David earned his Eagle in Troop 65. Last saw Ken in Hartford at a museum on airplanes with Tom Spiltoir. Had a wonderful visit. Will always remember his rousing chorus of Rise and Shine to wake up and start the day on our hikes. Ken was a great leader and he will be missed.
December 27, 2014
So very, very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Please know that he and the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great sorrow and loss.
Sincerely,
Leon and Joyce Beaudoin
December 21, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We loved seeing him at our Grey Eagle luncheons and we will miss him.
Gary Yudell for the American Airlines Grey Eagles
Lester Standley
December 20, 2014
Sorry to hear the passing of Ken. I was with him many years in troop 65 boy scouts. Always enjoyed his camping stories.
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