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Official Obituary of

Lillian Thomas

July 21, 2009

Lillian Thomas Obituary

Lillian M. (Wilder)Thomas of Foxboro formerly of Canton passed away July 21st at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. Born in Canada she was a resident of Canton for 73 years before moving to Foxboro 5 years ago. She worked as a waitress for Howard Johnsons in Canton for several years & for Bliss Dairy & Goodies. She also worked as a housekeeper for the Chase Estate in Canton. She was a member of the Womens Group at the United Church of Christ for many years and enjoyed bowling & square dancing and loved animals. Beloved wife of the late Ernest W. Thomas & Clarence Sanford. Mother of Carol A. OConnor and her husband Michael of Foxboro. Step-mother of Philip Thomas of Falmouth, David Thomas of AR & Karen Curran of N.H. Sister of Alethea Leonard & Foster Wilder both of NH & Olga Gervais of ME. Also survived by 2 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 5-8 pm. Funeral Service at the United Church of Christ 1541 Washington St. Canton Friday morning at 11. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. . Donations may be made in her memory to the MSPCA 350 South Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02130.

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