Grace A Thomas
1930 - 2010
Grace A Thomas
1930 - 2010
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BORN
1930
DIED
2010
Grace Thomas Obituary
Grace graduated from Albertus Magnus College, class of 1952, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. She worked as a schoolteacher in Providence, RI, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Newport and Middletown, RI. On April 22, 1961, Grace married Dr. William Joseph Thomas in Newport, RI.
Grace first lived with her husband in Newport, RI, and then relocated to Medfield, MA. After outgrowing their home in Medfield, they moved to Dover, MA, in 1967. They lived in Dover for over 20 years, where they raised their 4 children. Later in life, Grace worked as a bank teller for Baybank in Needham and Medfield, MA. After retirement, the couple moved to Cape Cod.
Grace loved reading, walking, swimming, gardening, book clubs, the morning papers and time spent by the ocean.
Most of all Grace loved her family and friends. Her positive attitude and giving spirit inspired all she touched.
Grace is survived by her husband, William Joseph Thomas of Hyannis. She is also survived by her daughter Caroline Marie Thomas-Huh and her husband John Huh of Walnut Creek, CA, William Joseph Thomas, Jr. of Merrimack, NH, Jennifer Razi-Thomas and her wife Andrea Razi-Thomas of Melrose, MA, and Stephen Philip Thomas and his husband John Morris of Hamden, CT.
Grace is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Elizabeth Jean and Sarah Grace Thomas of Billerica, John Thomas and Nicholas William Huh of Walnut Creek CA, and Cailin Jennifer Razi-Thomas of Melrose, MA along with several neices and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday December 1, 2010 at 10:00AM, at Our Lady of Victory Parish 230 South Main St. Centerville MA. 02632
Over the last few years and especially when celebrating her 80 years of life this past summer, she expressed gratitude for her good health and peace with a life well-lived. In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod Inc, 270 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601 or Aquidneck Land Trust, 790 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842.For online condolences and directions please visit www.doanebealames.com
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Chris Saborio
December 12, 2010
Dear Caroline and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her as a very warm and loving person. She was definitely a great all around mom and I'll never forget her delicious family dinners.
December 2, 2010
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Although I did not meet her personally, I heard stories from Stephen and know that she must have been a wonderful mom becasue she helped Stephen to become the terrific person he is. Keep the memories of you mother close and she will never truly leave you. (Katie Carpenter)
Tricia Burke
December 1, 2010
My heart goes out to your whole family, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories you have with Grace give you strength and peace throughout your grieving. Tricia Burke (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Tricia Burke
December 1, 2010
My heart goes out for your whole family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories that you shared with Grace give you strength and peace throughout your grieving. Tricia Burke (Honolulu, Hawaii)
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Stephanie Shotz
December 1, 2010
Kimo said it so well. Impressively tolerant, endlessly supportive and always with her beautiful smile and warm and hearty laugh. She was a very special mother to so many of us crazy teens! I am so grateful to have enjoyed her presence in my life for a time. My sincerest condolences to all of you beautiful Thomases.
Jack Houton
December 1, 2010
I met Grace through her brother Dennis
in 1960, admired her and the Murphy family.She lived a good life. Condolences to her husband and family.
Jack Houton USN (Ret)
Kimberly (Kimo) Shotz
December 1, 2010
Oh, Thomases. That picture is perfect. What a spark Mrs. Thomas was. Kind, bright eyes and smile, hearty laughter, endlessly supportive, and impressively tolerant of a handful of hormonal, boundary-pressing teens, mother of a wonderful, active, kind and conscientious family. Her spark remains with you to share. Cheers to your legacy, Grace.
November 30, 2010
I will always remember the good times Grace and I had in Dover. I fondly remember our days working together at Bay Bank. I extend to the Thomas family my sincere sympathy.
Janet MacKenzie
Dover, MA
November 30, 2010
We wish to extend our sincere condolences to the Thomas Family. We had the pleasure of knowing Grace in Dover and then again on the Cape.
Stan and Irene Wider- Kreider
Ralph Goodwin
November 30, 2010
Dr. Thomas, Caroline, Bill, Jennifer & Stephen,
I know that I speak for the entire Goodwin family when I say that I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Thomas was a tremendously kind woman who had an infectious laugh and (specifically Amy and I) have many fond memories of her from our teenage years.
I know you will keep her spirit alive by being the great people that you are.
Ralph Goodwin
November 30, 2010
We enjoyed the many NEW YEAR 's EVES we spent with Bill and Grace many years ago and will keep those fond memories forever.
Ray & Flo Revers
November 30, 2010
Dr Thomas, Bill, Caroline, Jennifer and Stephen,
I too have fond memories of growing up on Saddle Ridge Rd. Football, baseball, flashlight tag at Thomas field. Your mom took care of more than a few scraped knees. I still think of her when I walk in the bank at Medfield center. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Frank Good
Kevin Flanagan
November 30, 2010
Dear Bill,
'Grace' is one of the most beautiful words I've ever thought of, and your Mom lived up to its meaning in every sense.
Despite not having seen your either parents in decades, I've always remember the happiness, intellect and spirit of both your Mom and Dad.
Your Mom did a fantastic job of living life, and all of you, Dr. T included, are a living testament to that.
God bless and peace,
Kev
Rachel Kaup
November 30, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Thomas' passing, I too have fond memories of living next door. She was a dear and kind woman in life and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. In my thoughts and Prayers, Always.
November 30, 2010
Dear Bill, Caroline, Bill, Jennifer and Stephen,
Life on Sunbeam Lane and in the Cobblestone Community has changed. The bright light Grace carried in her life and spread to those who knew and loved her has been dimmed. Our happy memories will keep her spirit alive.
I am filled with sadness for your profound loss.
Love, Sheila
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
November 30, 2010
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Courtenay Berger Carter
November 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear that Saddle Ridge has lost another special Mom that helped make many wonderful childhood memories during our years in Dover. I was fortunate enough to see the Thomas' a few times after Dover when I was living on the Cape. Grace was always upbeat and her smile and positive attitude were contagious. She will be missed by many!
Bill, Caroline, Billy, Jennifer and Stephen you and your families will remain in my prayers.
Beth Ward
November 29, 2010
Dear Thomas Family,
It is with sadness that I learned of Grace's passing. Please accept my condolences and may God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
With Sympathy,
Beth Murphy Ward
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