Keith Leonard Thomas Sr. 
M, #2010, b. Jun 25, 1917, d. Nov 6, 2003
| Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Malcolm Kenyon McKown Jr. |
| Charts | Garrow Descendants Chart |
| Father* | Leslie Byron Thomas b. Jul 5, 1890, d. Nov 1, 1950 |
| Mother* | Azilda Margaret Garrow b. Nov 30, 1892, d. May 27, 1918 |
Family | Ethelyn Ellen Guilmette b. May 4, 1916, d. Aug 23, 2014 | |
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Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Jun 25, 1917 | Keith Leonard Thomas Sr. was born on Jun 25, 1917 at Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, Vermont, United States . |
| He was the son of Leslie Byron Thomas and Azilda Margaret Garrow. | ||
| Residence | 1920 | Keith Leonard Thomas Sr. lived in 1920 at Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.1 |
| Residence | 1930 | He lived in 1930 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.2 |
| Marriage* | Jun 25, 1938 | He married Ethelyn Ellen Guilmette, daughter of Merrill Heath and Bertha C. Chappell, on Jun 25, 1938 at Saint John the Baptist Church, Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, Vermont, United States. |
| Milit-Beg* | 1941 | Keith Leonard Thomas Sr. began military service in 1941 served in the Pacific Theater where he was part of the first allied forces to enter Japan.3 |
| Death* | Nov 6, 2003 | He died on Nov 6, 2003, at age 86 at Haven Health Care Center (formerly Roncalli Health Care), Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.4 |
| Obituary | Nov 8, 2003 | OBITUARY: Keith Leonard Thomas Jr., 86, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in the Haven Health Center Nursing Home in St. Albans, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 25, 1917, in Enosburgh, VT, the son of the late Leslie B. and Azilda (Garrow) Thomas. Keith was a graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and on June 25, 1938, he married Ethelyn Guillmette in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2003. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre where he was part of the first allied forces to enter Japan. He was employed by the Vermont Department of Transportation for 41 years. After retiring from the Vermont Department of Transportation in 1980 as the District 8 superintendent, he worked part-time for several summers for the town of St. Albans Highway Department. He was a volunteer fireman for the town of Enosburgh for approximately 20 years. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 42, of Enosburg Falls and was an original member of the American Legion Honor Guard after World War II. In addition, he was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He enjoed making maple sugar at his woodlot in East Enosburg, camping during the summer at Lake Carmi, and staying in Florida during the winter. He is survived by his wife, Ethelyn Thomas of Enosburg Falls; his son, Keith Thomas Jr. and his wife, Francine, of Essex Junction; three grandchildren, Michele Thomas of Burlington, Peter Thomas of Essex Junction and Paul Betz Jr. of South Burlington. He was predeceased by a daughter, Priscilla Betz. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church with the Rev. Benedict Kigly celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Interment will follow in St. Joh the Baptist Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Spears Funeral Home, 95 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Enosburgh Fire Department, 83 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through www.spearsfuneralhome.com. Published in the Burlington Free Press, Burlington, VT, Nov 8, 2003.3 |
| Burial* | Nov 9, 2003 | He was buried on Nov 9, 2003 at Saint John the Baptist Cemetery (New), Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 20106564.5 |
Military * | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2. | |