Claudine Thomas died
peacefully on November 11, 2021, in Fredericton, with family at her
bedside. She was the wife of the late Emery Thomas (2006) and daughter
to the late Vernet and Fay (Hayes) Tracy. Claudine was 92 years old,
born in Tracy Mills, NB on June 18th,
1929.
Mum was the last surviving
member of her immediate family of eight children. She was predeceased
by three brothers, Vernon, Malcolm, and Truman, as well as four
sisters, Katherine, Maxine, Leola, and
Betty.
Surviving Claudine is her
daughters, Maureen Worrell (Glenn), Deanna Wilson (Maurice), Paula
Charbonneau (John), and son Neil Thomas (Sara). She is also survived
by six grandchildren, Julie, Amanda, Stephanie, Parker, Noah, and
Abbie, two great-grandchildren, Jack and Liam, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Her early years growing up in
a large farm family, with endless chores and self-made entertainment,
helped foster the skills and attitudes to become the steadfast person
we know her to be. She was frugal, resourceful, intelligent,
conscientious, and accepting of what life delivered, often met with an
understated but quirky and sharp sense of
humor.
Claudine graduated from NB
Teachers College and had a short teaching career before becoming a
stay-at-home mom to raise her children. As part of her community work,
she served as Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, with
Brownies in the Girl Guide movement, and a member of the Home and
School Association.
She was a faithful member of
her church in Centerville and most recently Island View church in
Lower Kingsclear, NB.
Our family hopes you will
think of Claudine with a smile, and remember her for her kindness and
quiet generosity of spirit. Friendship and service to others were
important to her, evidenced by her pots of coffee (always hot),
legendary baking, and welcoming
conversation.
There will be no visitation
by request and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Interment will be at Dunphy Cemetery Extension in Island View,
NB.
For those who wish, donations
may be made to the Island View Church in Lower Kingsclear, or the Pine
Grove Nursing Home, on Woodstock Road,
Fredericton.
Bishops Funeral Home on Woodstock
Road, Fredericton, is entrusted with the arrangements.
1929 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de A Claudine Thomas 1929 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick