Obituary of Peter S. Thomas

THOMAS, Peter S. Passed away peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, on Monday, October 24, 2011, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joan of 58 loving years. Cherished father of David (Jackie), Nancy (Mel), Joanne (Paul), Frank (Frances), Norma (Russ), James (Kathryn) and Robbin. Loving Papa of seventeen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Dear brother of Mark, Terry and Aubrey. Peter is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Peter was an employee at Hayes Dana and retired in 1992. Peter was a dedicated parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas for 38 years and attended St. Denis Roman Catholic Church for the last 5 years. A special thank you to all the staff at the G.N.G.H. in the Acute Stroke Unit. Peter is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. Visitation will be held on October 26, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will take place in the funeral home Wednesday at 3 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Denis Roman Catholic Church, 230 Lake St. (at Carlton) on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. Cremation to follow service. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Denis Church.