Obituary of Donald Francis Thomas

Donald F. Thomas

Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Friday, December 8, 2017, Donald F. Thomas of Lambeth at the age of 92 years. 

Don was a very successful farmer along with his brother Hugh and started Thomas Brothers Farm Market in 1958.  He was a true blue Leafs and Jays fan.  Don won countless shuffleboard trophies.  He was on the Canadian Shuffleboard Team that played internationally. 

Beloved husband for 71 happy years of Marion (Wright) Thomas of Lambeth.  Loving father of Terry and the late Hugh Smibert (2015) of Dorchester, Paul and Dianne Thomas and Reg and Susan Thomas all of Lambeth.  Proud grandpa of the late Sandra Smibert (1978), Scott and Michelle Smibert of Dorchester, Dean and Tara Thomas, Ryan and Michelle Thomas all of London, Brent and Danielle Thomas of Byron, Reggie Thomas, Lindsay Thomas and Mike Wagner, Dylan Thomas and Blake Thomas all of Lambeth.  Loving great-grandpa of Tavish, Alex and Collin Smibert and Garren, Evin, Payton, Georgia, Tessa and Hank Thomas and Grace Thomas-Wagner.  Dear brother of Hugh Thomas of Lambeth and Wanda Wright of St. Thomas.  Predeceased by his sisters Shirley Buck, Ruth McIntyre and Phyllis Smale. 

At Don’s request there will be no visitation.  A private family service will be held at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020.  Donations to the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged.  Cremation with interment at Christ Anglican Church Cemetery, Glanworth at a later date.  On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca. 

A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Ashwood Manor, Lambeth and Middlesex Terrace, Delaware for your care and compassion.