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In Memory Of
Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

d. February 1, 2011

THOMAS, HENRY W.
GUILDERLAND – Henry W. "Hank" Thomas, 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of late Henry W. and Wilhelmina G. Thomas.

A graduate of Lexington High School and Middlebury College, Hank also served in the 9th Division, 60th Infantry in Europe during World War II. He was employed at Behr-Manning Co. from 1954 – 1966 and Sears Roebuck from 1966 – 1987. Hank was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the New England Patriots. He was also a communicant of Christ the King Church.

Hank was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Patricia S., a son, William C. Thomas, and a brother, Carl S. Thomas.

He is survived by two sons; Michael P. (Monica) Thomas, and Richard J. Thomas, both of Guilderland; two daughters; Mary A. Thomas (James Benkart) of Guilderland, and Kathleen M. (David) LaGuardia of San Diego; three grandchildren; Kara E. and Kevin W. Thomas, and Han LaGuardia; sisters-in-law; Maryann Houston of North Carolina, Phyllis and Jo Smith of Massachusetts, and Anne Gover of Kentucky; a brother-in-law; Jack Smith of New York, along with many nieces and
nephews.

A special thanks goes to his friend and health aide Kelly Baldwin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, at 10:00AM at Christ the King Church in Guilderland. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00PM on Tuesday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. in Colonie. The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 5:00PM at the funeral home for service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Entombment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in memory of Henry W. Thomas.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals

343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205

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Service

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

the King Church, Guilderland

New York, NY

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Interment

Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery

NY

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