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Walter Thomas Obituary

Deacon Walter L. Thomas, 92, of East Hartford, devoted husband for 51 years of the late Myrtice (Davis) Thomas, passed into Eternal Glory on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Walter leaves to celebrate his life, his daughters, Agnes Williams (Angelo), Mae French (Sammy), Brenda Hillman, Donna Holley (Ronald), Dendia Spence, Earnestine Maddox (George), Ruby Harris (Mike), and Caroline Brown; his siblings, Clara Foster, Janie Thorpe (Harold), and Suffragan Bishop Willie F. Thomas (Sarah); and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

His family will receive friends on Friday, December 29, 9:30-11 a.m., with a Service of Victory, 11 a.m., at The First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield.

Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

To read the full obituary or leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 24, 2023.

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Paula Williams

December 29, 2023

Loran and family I am Praying that Our Gracious Lord will keep you in Perfect Peace during this incredibly difficult time and Always

Priscilla Cannon

December 26, 2023

My condolences & prayer entire Family's my Uncle Walter R.I.P. love u Niece Priscilla & family's

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December 19, 2023

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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