Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter surrounded by his daughter Paula, son Scott, and grandson Kirk, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 of Exeter, and formerly of Grand Bend at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Lee (Wilson) Thomas. Cherished father of Paula and the late Isidore (2014) LaPorte of Zurich, her family: Dwayne (Theresa), Jeff (Shannon), Mark (Lori), Todd (Kim), Shawn (Debra), and their families, Scott and Kathy Thomas of Surrey, British Columbia and their family, Kirk (Yoana), their children Sophia and Claire, Amy (Isaac) and their children Owen and Evan. Lovingly remembered by Jenny and the Rowe family.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER, on Sunday, December 15th from 2- 4 PM, with words of remembrance at 3 PM. Cremation with inurnment at Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Kim and Dave Newsome
Dear Scott, Kathy, Paula and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. I will remember with fondness the fun and good times we shared growing up on Field Road in Lambeth. That is where our relationship began. Your Dad was a kind and wonderful man. Cherish the love and wonderful memories you shared together. Find comfort knowing he is at peace and with your Mom again. RIP Mr. Thomas. Love Kim, Dave and family ❤️
Glenda Waddell
Paula
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing.. You have so many memories.. treasure them.. Thinking of you and Scott at this sad time
Glenda Waddell
Geetie #nd amartin Relou
Our sincere sympathy to Scott and Kathy and families. He will be truly missed.
Margrit & Tino Breuer
Paula, so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our deepest sympathies
Margrit &Tino Breuer and family
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Dear Paula and family, sorry for loss, he was someone that when you met he left a smile on your face. His last few days with you will leave memories that will last a life time, to be now joined with Lee who he missed so much may it bring you comfort. Sincere sympathy!
Valerie Martens
Paula. So sad to hear about your dad. Our deepest condolences
Steve and Valerie Martens
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
So sorry to hear Bill has passed.
Our condolences to his family.
He will be missed by our Aunt Jenni…they where good company for each other.
Dave and Karen Hill
Dear Paula, Scott, Kathy and family. Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Bill. He was a great man and will be sorely missed.
Sincerely Dave and Karen (Finch) Hill
Donna Garland
Dear Paula and Jenny;
I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. Bill was a wonderful man and loved life! Expressing my sympathy to his family and his special friend Jenny. Rest In Peace Bill.
Sincerely, Donna McLellan
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Paula
Our deepest compassion and prayers to you and your family
Prayers and hugs ???? are with you!
Joan and Paul
Lynn Butterworth
Leon and I feel so sad today hearing the news about Bill. We had some great times with Bill and Lee and our families have been friends forever. He will be missed but he will always be in our hearts. Your family is in our prayers and may you find comfort in all your wonderful memories..
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Paula and Family
Our sympathy to all of you at this very sad time
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Kathy (Rowe) & Jim Lewis
Dear Paula, Scott and Families,
Sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our family will miss his laughter at our gatherings. So happy we all got to spend time together at Thanksgiving. Bill came in his little red car and was so proud! He will never be far from our thoughts and forever in our hearts.
Hope they have convertibles in heaven Bill……put the petal to the metal!
Frank and Karin
Our condolences Paula,Scott and Cathy and families.we will miss our visits with your dad.
Frank and Karin
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To the Thomas family:
Sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Used to enjoy talking to him and he was great company to Jenny.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jackie and Jim
Our sincere condolences to Paula and the Thomas family. Bill is a man of character that will be greatly missed. We enjoyed his participation at our family events and his spirited conversation at the table; over a glass of rum.
With heartfelt thoughts for you during this time of passing…
Sandra ( McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Paula Jenny, and all of Bill’s family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Bill. He and Lee were good friends of my parents, Stu and Lil, and he and Dad spent many hours together when they lost their spouses. We loved Bill’s sense of humour and his stories and his wonderful laugh. No matter how long we have our Dads, it hurts so much to lose them. Our sympathy to Jenny as she and Bill had some lovely times together that made him very happy over the last several years. Rest in Peace dear Bill.
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Paula,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family,
Maureen Wood
Please Accept My Sympathy in the Loss of your Dad Bill ,
Have know Bill for a long time & Such a Friendly Guy.
Would have nice Chats at Hansens when we shopped.
He will be Missed
Kirk & Cathy Smith
Paula and Scott and family….. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time…Cherish the wonderful memories you have of all your times spent together and road trips that you and your dad had together. He will be missed.
Kerri Gingerich
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Marie Livingston
I am going to miss his corny jokes, his laugh and having him pop in for a visit.
I am deeply saddened with the passing of this kind man.
May the love and memories you shared help to bring you comfort.
Praying God’s blessings of peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathies,
George and Sue Wilson
Paula and family, Scott, Kathy and family, Jennie and family, we are saddened on Bill’s passing. He had a great sense of humour. He was friendly with everyone. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Marion Taylor
Paula and family
Expressing our sincere sympathy … cherish your memories… keeping you and your loved ones in our thoughts and payers… heaven has gained another angel hugs Mariah and Marion
Donna O'Brien
My condolences Paula! I know you and your dad had a special relationship which will never be forgotten ! Hugs, Donna
Laura Overholt
Paula and your family.
You have a deepest sympathy with the passing of your father.
I wish I would have known when I seen you today .
Thought and prayers to you and your entire family.
Cassie Lovie
Paula , So sorry to hear of your Father’s passing . You will certainly miss him . May he Rest In Peace
With sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Cassie Lovie
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Paula and family….. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time…Paula..cherish the wonderful memories you have of all the good times and road trips that you and your dad spent together….
Roxanne Carruthers
So very sorry Paula and Scott and families. He was a very wonderful man. My thoughts are with you all.
Steve & Deb Overholt
Our deepest condolences to all the family members.
He was the best visitor and storyteller and always so friendly.
He will be missed by all those that knew and encountered his company.
Kim McKay
Paula and Scott and families my deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad! Bill was a very kind and wonderful man, he will be missed by all who knew him. I hope that your beautiful memories help to console you in this very sad day.
Karen Prince
Condolences to the Thomas Family. May all your treasured memories be remembered at this time of sadness.