Ruth Marie Thomas
June 14, 1929 to December 22, 2022
Obituary
For those unable to attend the service for the Late Ruth Thomas on Friday January 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carnell Chapel may view the service via the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3MTc0NzMxNzIyNjMxMCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2022, our beloved Mother age 93 years. Predeceased by husband Gordon. Leaving to celebrate her life are her daughter Glenda Dempson (Brian); son Derek Thomas (Nellie); granddaughter Paula Michelin (Jerry) and great-granddaughters Hayden and Galilea Michelin.
Many thanks to the wonderful residents and staff at Kenny’s Pond Retirement Residence for many friendships, support and love over the past three years.
Our mother loved her family and her many volunteer activities, especially the HSC Hospital Auxiliary and St. Augustine’s Altar Guild. Cremation has taken place and at her request, there will be no visitation. Her funeral will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Society NL or the Gathering Place.
Heartfelt condolences Glenda to you and your family for the loss of your dear Mom. I remember meeting her a couple of times with you many years ago and remember her as such a warm and gracious woman. I know you enjoyed a beautiful relationship with her and surrounded her with loving care. May your memories of your wonderful life with her bring you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
May you rest in peace Ruth, you were my Mom’s best friend and will always remember the many times during my childhood that you were present at our house and as well during adulthood and your glorious smiles and when you always referred to us as “your darlings”!
Will hold you in our hearts forever and in memory of our Mom much loved! god bless!
Robin,Renée, Chris and David
Derek and family – needless to tell you, your mom was a wonderful lady whose kindness and joy impacted everyone who was fortunate to come into her presence. She always treated us with such gentleness; a person who always made such a positive influence on the lives she touched. She touched so many.
Glenda and family – So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Both she and my Mom enjoyed many good times together with their bridge playing and their traveling as roommates while cruising. I truly know the loss you are feeling. I hope your sadness can be lessened as you remember her wonderful life and your own special memories. Thinking of you with love friendship at this very sad time.
Glenda, Derek & family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time on the passing of your Mother Ruth Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas was an incredible lady, she was loving, caring and always there to help with a smile.
My thoughts are with you all and you will have great memories of your Mom forever and I will too..
Glenda, Brian , Derek , Nellie and family,
Your mother was a very special lady who embraced life and was a pleasure to know.
I enjoyed each time that I saw her and remember fondly her relationship with my mother. They were lifelong friends.
Her parents friends of my grandparents.
I am still processing the fact that Ruth is no longer here and can only imagine how you must feel right now.
You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Godspeed Ruth.
The Thomas Family,
I was saddened to read of your dear Mom’s death. I had only met your Mom when my Dad moved into Kenny’s Pond August of 2019. I would always remark to her how beautiful she looked. Simply elegant all the time. She was so kind and engaging with Dad and spoke with such pride of her family. I know how it feels to lose a parent. Dad died in May…and although both he and your Mom lived long and rich lives, their deaths are a time of great sadness as well. I am thinking of you and your family. God bless your lovely Mom.
Glenda, Sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ruth Walsh
Derek and family, always loved running in to your mother from time to time, always smiling, upbeat, caring, etc., a beautiful person inside and out.
Sorry for your loss.
Glenda and Derek,
Your Mom was a very kind and friendly person. So sorry to hear of her passing. My sincere condolences to you and your families.
Ben Gardner
Deepest condolences to all. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a warm and gracious lady. Another page in Martin, Ash, Thomas genealogy has been turned.
We were saddened to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was such lovely caring lady. I was so happy to receive her many cards when I sick. I will miss our telephone chats since we were unable to visit due to Covid.
Holly & Wayne Andrews
Glenda Derek and families
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing she was a wonderful and very special Lady .
In thanksgiving for the life and legacy of Ruth. My condolence and consolations as you mourn her death. May Ruth rest in peace and rise in glory.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing Glenda.
May happy memories sustain you during this difficult time.
You were a good daughter to your mom.
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother.. She was indeed a kind and caring person and a great CLB supporter. Thinking of you at this time.
Glenda, Derek and families;
So sorry to hear of your loss especially at this time of the year. Ruth was a dear friend of my mother (Denise Butler) and they served over 50 years together on St. Augustine’s Altar Guild. One of my favorite memories of Ruth was her custom of referring to everyone as “my love” or “my darling”.
Gillian Butler, David McKay and family
Rev Derek and family
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Harry and Shirley
Deepest sympathy.
Thomas Family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom.
Mrs. Thomas, Ruth as she insisted I call her (but it never quite sat right with me because of the respect I always felt for your mother) was a wonderful woman.. She always spoke so supportingly with so much warmth that it was a joy to be in her company.! She will be dearly missed!
Glenda, Derek and families; so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a lovely lady and we know you have special memories that will last a lifetime. She will be forever in your hearts. Sincere condolences from Gary, Jeanette, Christopher and Trevor.
To the Thomas Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. Mrs. Thomas was a most gracious lady, and a very dear friend and supporter of the CLB. May she rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Major Ron Coish (CLB)
Brian and Beatrice Cooney would like to express their sincere condolences to the Thomas family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Derek, Nellie, and family, sincere condolence to you all on the passing of your mother.
To Glenda & Family:
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. She lived to an incredible age and did wondrous good works. I know you will miss and mourn her.
Glenda and families , so sorry to hear about your Mom .
Thinking about you at this time .
I was shocked and saddened to learn about Ruth’s
passing. It was only a short while ago she called me to see how Jean and I were doing.
She was indeed an elegant lady and a true and faithful friend to our family. My most vivid and lasting memory for me is when I was a student at MUN and it was a
stormy day. I knew there was a warm and welcoming refuge available at the Thomas Home opposite MUN. Her compassion and warmth will always be remembered.
To Derrick and Glenda and families we offer our sincere condolences. Ruth is reunited with Gordon
and my parents as well as the numerous friends she touched throughout her life.
Her memory will remain for a long time.
by Paul and Jean Thompson
Derek, Nellie, and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, mother-in-law, and grand/great grandmother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You will be remembered in my prayers.
Every blessing,
Charlene
Glenda and family
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. A beautiful lady who always had a smile..
Elizabeth and Peter Downton
To the Thomas Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Mrs Thomas was the most gentle lady we have ever met. She always had a smile on her beautiful face..
David & Gloria Earle
Derek and family
Sorry to read of your loss. May you be comforted by our heavenly Comforter at this time.
Fred and Gloria Stacey Kingston
To the Thomas Family: Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mom. A lifelong friend of my mother’s and known to me throughout my years at St. Augustine’s church and later when the ladies gathered for Bridge, she will be dearly missed.
Rita Rowe and Beverley Karagianis (Rowe)
Derek, Glenda, Nellie, Brian, Paula,jerry, Hayden and galilea…so sorry to hear the news of your loved one s passing. Ruth was a great person, loved by all who knew her…hold on to your memories
Barb and Dave
Mrs Thomas was a wonderful lady and I was so happy to meet her in Goose Bay. She taught myself and my husband to make crosses out of the palm leaves for lent one year and we were friends ever since. My sad condolences to Derek, Nellie and family also Glenda and Brian. She will be missed.
To: Derek, Nellie & family,
We were saddened to hear of your loved one’s passing, but celebrate with you her wonderful life. Losing a loved one is difficult at any time, but somehow even more difficult at this time of the year. Please know that your friends from near and far share your sorrow and pray for the comfort and joy that the season brings..
Blessings to you all,
Rev Wayne & Hertha
& the congregations of. Central Labrador Pastoral Charge – The United Church of Canada
Omg so very very sorry to see my dear friend Ruth passed away. I met Ruth many years ago playing Bridge & am forever grateful for her friendship. – Kind – loving & gentle Ruth will always be in my memories- especially when i see chocolate covered marshmallow bunnies – she loved them & I always made sure she had some. God Bless family.