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DAVID THOMAS Obituary

THOMAS, David R. Age 68, of Canton, passed away on January 19. David was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Marguerite Thomas; and his brother, Paul (Bud) Thomas. David is survived by his sister, Jeanne Thomas of Weymouth; sister-in-law, Cindy Thomas of Canton; as well as his niece and nephews, Mike, Chris and his wife, Colleen, Katie and her husband, Enrique; and four grandnieces and nephews. He is also survived by Heather and Holly Souza. Friends and family are invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, CANTON, on Saturday, January 24, from 9-10:30 am. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM, at St. Oscar Romero Church, 700 Washington Street, Canton, MA, with Burial at the Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave's memory to Work, Inc., 25 Beach Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 or The Arc of Massachusetts, 217 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453. For complete obituary, please see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2026.

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Jessica martin

January 23, 2026

I am so very sorry for ure loss. David was such a great guy. He will be missed dearly!!

Lara Enein

January 21, 2026

My thoughts are with you all.

Kristen Piccolo

January 20, 2026

Cindy and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I was so saddened to hear the news. I have such fun and wonderful memories of working with Dave - when he was happy you could really see it radiate from him. I feel privileged to have known him.
My heartfelt condolences, Kristen P.

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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

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700 Washington Street, Canton, MA

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