Obituary for Stephen H. Thomas
Stephen “Steve” H. Thomas, 78, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the comfort of his home with loved ones at his side. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Heavener) Thomas, who he met in 1984 and married in 1993. Born on August 15, 1941 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Francis and Marjorie (Lello) Thomas and raised in Portland, Maine and later moved to Enfield. Steve retired in 2004, after 41 years with Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 669. In his leisure time, Steve enjoyed the beach, boating, lobster rolls & clam chowder, car shows, motorcycle riding and rooting for the UCONN Women’s Basketball team.
In addition to his wife Paula, he is survived by his children, Steve Thomas & wife Barbara of Suffield and their children, Samantha and Spencer Thomas, Scott Thomas of Florida, Maureen Thomas Clarke of Florida and her children, Ashley and Taylor Clarke and a great grandchild Tobey, his step children Bill Petrone & wife Melissa of Columbia, CT and their children, Gabby and Megan, and Stacy Petrone and her son Jacob of Enfield. He is also survived by two brothers Frank & Liselotte Thomas of the Netherlands, and Peter & Charlotte Thomas of Florida, a sister Priscilla Thomas Pasquarella of Florida, along with another sister, a brother-in-law Dave Heavener & wife Tracy of Stafford Springs, CT, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. His family would especially like to thank the staff of VITAS Healthcare and Hospice Program for the wonderful, kind and compassionate care given to Stephen.
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, emorial donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter 200 Executive Blvd., 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058.
In addition to his wife Paula, he is survived by his children, Steve Thomas & wife Barbara of Suffield and their children, Samantha and Spencer Thomas, Scott Thomas of Florida, Maureen Thomas Clarke of Florida and her children, Ashley and Taylor Clarke and a great grandchild Tobey, his step children Bill Petrone & wife Melissa of Columbia, CT and their children, Gabby and Megan, and Stacy Petrone and her son Jacob of Enfield. He is also survived by two brothers Frank & Liselotte Thomas of the Netherlands, and Peter & Charlotte Thomas of Florida, a sister Priscilla Thomas Pasquarella of Florida, along with another sister, a brother-in-law Dave Heavener & wife Tracy of Stafford Springs, CT, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. His family would especially like to thank the staff of VITAS Healthcare and Hospice Program for the wonderful, kind and compassionate care given to Stephen.
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, emorial donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter 200 Executive Blvd., 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058.