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James Dorr Thomas, age 70, was a son of the late George and Doris (Lyon) Thomas of Westfield, PA and was born in Wellsboro on June 20, 1954. James passed following a long illness on July 3, 2024 at his home in Lawrenceville, PA, with his best friend, Jason Black (of Addison, NY) by his side. James is survived by his older sister, Alice Prince in Jacksonville, FL; sister, Martha Rupp in Chicora, PA; and brother, Alan Thomas of Peachtree City, GA. James is remembered by the family for organizing family get-togethers, for his culinary talents, his handyman skills and his love for his pet dogs. James' occasional grumpiness is forgotten by all (and is shared by us all). He was a graduate from Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, PA and worked at Corning Inc. for several years. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
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Alan Thomas
July 28, 2024
My best memory of James was bringing a stray dog home one day. Our family had lost our dog Frankie recently. James missed Frankie more than any of the family sensed. James negotiated with our mother to keep the stray dog in the family. He ensured Mom that he would take care of the dog, feeding it, grooming it, etc. James pleaded his case very fluently and Mom was convinced. Not sure of anyone else but I was impressed by James' ability to formulate a convincing argument (James was only about ten years old at the time). James loved dogs through his entire life and he kept his promise to Mom (mostly).
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