Thomas, Bill
July 26, 1935 ~ December 28, 2024
THOMAS, William Lewis (Bill) – passed away suddenly at the Victoria Hospital, London on December 28, 2024. Born on July 26, 1935 on the family farm in Dawn Township. Bill Devoted his life to hard work, family and his true passion – farming. Bill was the beloved husband of 66 years to Evelyn (Nee Wright). Proud father of Debbie (Mike) VanDaele and Brenda (Thom) McLean. Cherished grandfather of Dane VanDaele, Riley VanDaele (Kristyn Saunders) and Alexis McLean. Survived by his sister in law Colleen (the late Ted Thomas), sister Doris Cameron (the late Ross), Wes (Gloria) Thomas and sister in law Freida Alderman (the late Bob). He found peace and purpose in the fields, and his legacy lives on in the land he so deeply loved.
Funeral Details
A private family service took place at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Interment will be held at Oil Springs Cemetery.
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donation to C.E.E Hospital Foundation (https://ceehf.ca/).
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Eve Deb and Brenda I am so sorry to here about Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Sad to hear of Bill’s passing, another good farmer gone. Hold on to the many good memories you have all had 😘
Eve and family So sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Carl Gadsby and Dianne McLean
To the Thomas family I send my sincere condolences for your loss of Bill.
Our heartfelt condolences to all family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Vlad and Mirka Vasek.
Our condolences to the Thomas family on the passing of Bill. May you remember the good times. He was a top-notch farmer! May God’s grace comfort you.
Deepest sympathies Evelyn and family.
Shelley and I were shocked to hear of Bill’s sudden passing. To the entire. Thomas family, our sincere condolences. Eve, I never would have dreamed that the chat we had a couple of weeks ago would be the last I would have with Bill. I am still trying to process that!
Another of Bill’s passions aside from the obvious of family and farming was hunting. For Bill it was not the hunt that mattered but the fellowship. Lots of stories and lots of laughs! I for one will miss that.
He will be missed.
Sincerely, Jim & Shelley
Dear Ev. Les and I are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and want to extend our love and condolences to you and all the family.Sending much love from both of us.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. There is heart felt sorrow in my heart and for all of you!
Eve, Debbie, Brenda and family
So sorry to hear of Bill passing. Thinking of you
Greg & Darlene (Sitzes) Lovell
Eve and Family
We were sorry to hear of Bill’s sudden passing our condolences all the family he will be missed.
Ethel and Gary Sitzes
Ev, Deb and Mike, Brenda and Thom and families. So sorry to hear the news of Bills passing. I remember many good times camping at Wiarton with our families. Dad and Mom always appreciated Bills friendship and enjoyed the time they spent with him.
Sincere sympathy to Evelyn & family, also to the Thomas family on the passing of Bill. Bill loved farming & you both worked at it together as Les & I did. Memories are good & it helps to draw on them often. Marie Sheppard
Dear Evelyn & Family , so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing . Deepest Sympathy .
Leo & Karen
Ev, Deb, Mike, Brenda, Thom and families. I was saddened to hear of your loss of Bill. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. My prayers are with all of you.
sad to read of Bills passing. we had many good times together. Eve and family I will be thinking of you at this time. Its never easy losing your best friend and husband
Sorry to hear of Bills passing. He will be missed by family and the community❤️
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He always had a pleasant word, when we would run into him out in the farming community. Condolences from all of the McAuslan family to your family during this most difficult time.
To the Thomas family ,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allan and Kathy Butler
Ev,Deb,Mike,Brenda,Tom and Family. Our Deepest Condolences on your loss of Bill, a great husband, father and grandfather. It is never easy but what stays with you keeps him alive in your hearts …and that’s the loving memories of all you shared together ❤
Alan and I send our condolences to the whole family. May wonderful memories bring warmth to your hearts. God be with you all.
Eve, Brenda, Thom and Lexi, with you in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, our deepest condolences to you all
Heart felt sympathy to Ev, Brenda, Thom, Alexis, Deb, Mike,Dane,Riley, Kristyn and all of Bill’s family. He lived a good long life. We will miss Bill. Cherish all your beautiful memories you made with him.
Love Rob and Judy Moore and family XO
Eve, Debbie, Mike, Brenda, Thom and families. We are so sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending our love and deepest condolences
Ev and family
I was saddened to read Of Bills passing. Such a fine man, and I know he will be missed desperately.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone this most difficult time sending sincere condolences…..
My condolences to Evelyn, Deb & Mike, Brenda & Tom & family in the loss of a loving husband, father & grandfather. May the happy memories you shared over the years be a comfort during this difficult time
Brenda, Thom and Alexis
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and offering our deepest sympathies.
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. I will always cherish the fond memories of the great times we shared.
My deepest condolences to the family
Ev, Deb and Mike, Brenda and Thom,
we are shocked and saddened to hear this news. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Our hearts are with you all.
Ted and Faye Barnes
Thinking of you all and sending hugs. Eve, Riley, Kristyn and family ❤️
Dear Ev and Family
So sorry for your loss, certainly was a shock for me when my friend Gene Ann Dunlop told me about Bill. Looked for you guys today, but then it was a crappy day and a good day to stay home. I even made a donation to Bill’s 7’s, but he didn’t give me anything. Sending sympathy and prayers to you and your family to help you through this sad time, Hugs Pat
Many memories of Bill in the fields doing what he loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eve and the girls and their families.
Paul and Cathy McGuire
Our thought’s and Prayers are with you all at such a difficult time! Sincerely Rob & Cheryl Saunders
Riley & Kristyn sorry to hear that Riley’s, grandpa passed so suddenly, we are thinking about both of you & Riley’s Family.
It is hard to lose a loved one but even harder, at this time of year.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Hugs
Love Aunt Janie and Uncle Dave💕💕
So shocked and saddened to see the news. Bill and Eve were a huge part of my family growing up. Just the best friends to my parents by whom they shared so many good times and get away holidays. Love to all the family especially Eve, Deb and Brenda. So glad we have so many happy memories. My heart breaks for you all.
Debbie and family….sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing…growing up on 80 Hwy our family was friendly with your Aunts Colleen,Doris and Frieda so please pass on my condolences to all of them …..
Bernie Baillargeon,Windsor,Ont
Thinking of you all at this difficult time . Bill was such a great man and well liked . Thinking of you Riley i know you were really close to him but cherish your memories of him . Love Always Maureen Bailey and Family xoxo
To Brenda and Thom, thinking of you at this sad time. Share the happy memories with your family and do something together that your Dad loved doing.
Bonnie (Wright) Kershaw