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Peter C. Thomas Gorham, ME QCWA # 30582 Chapter 146 |
Peter Charles Thomas
July 12, 1954 - October 29, 2016
Peter Charles Thomas, 62, of Gorham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Charles and Joan (Campbell) Thomas.
Peter graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City in 1972. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy where he learned his skills as an electronic technician. He loved the great outdoors and enjoyed kayaking, camping, geocaching and hiking. He was also a Ham radio enthusiast, a pastime which began during his high school years.
Peter married his wife, Claire (LaFortune) Thomas, on November 28, 1998. His marriage to Claire blessed Peter with a loving family of children and grandchildren. Claire passed away on February 22, 2015.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Gary Thomas and his wife, Claire.
Peter is survived by two stepsons: Erik Jeffers (Dede) of Biddeford, Maine and Brian Jeffers (Nicole) of Arundel, Maine; one stepdaughter: Mondae Lizotte (Joseph) of Dayton, Maine; two brothers: Scot Thomas (Felicia) of Michigan City, Indiana and Stuart Thomas (Jan) of Raiford, Florida; stepfather Lewis Timberlake; stepbrother Philip (Amy) Timberlake, stepsister Jennifer (Brian) Swinehart; seven grandchildren: Alex Jeffers, Zackary Jeffers, Jacob Lizotte, Hannah Lizotte, Andrew Lizotte, Declan Jeffers, and Adalyn Jeffers; six nieces and two nephews: SueAnn Richards (Joel), Charles Thomas (Phuong Nguyen), Joylynn Marsley (Jon), Sara
Ashby (Matthew) Katelyn Thomas, Courtney (Alonso) Conchari, Andrew Swinehart and Valerie Swinehart. Peter is also survived by a special friend, Tina Grover.
Peter was a very kind man with a wonderful sense of humor, qualities deeply appreciated by his family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 2:00 . 3:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St. Saco.
If so desired, donations can be made in Peter.s memory to a charity of your choice.