Ronald R. Thomas, 68

NORTHFIELD — Ronald R. Thomas, 68, of 163 Sandogardy Pd. Rd., died on Friday, November 18, 2011, at the Lakes Region General Hospital.

Ron was born January 21, 1943 in Malone, New York the son of Ralph and Florence (Sabin) Thomas. He had lived in New York before moving to Northfield many years ago.

Ron was once employed as a finished carpenter for Mallette Construction Company. He enjoyed being in the woods, and had a passion for hunting, finishing and camping. He was a member of the N. R. A.

Survivors include two sons, Rolland Thomas, and his wife, Michele, of Dickinson Center, NY, Scott Thomas, and his wife, Melody, of St. Regis Falls, NY; two daughters, Melonie (Weeks) Bell, and her husband, Warren, of Northfield, NH, Shelley Goodrich, and her husband Thomas, of Brasher, NY; nine grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, William and Larry Thomas and by a sister, Audrey Clark.

A Memorial Calling Hour will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH followed by a time of sharing at 6:00PM.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in New York.

Burial will be held at a later date in the West Bangor Cemetery, West Bangor, NY.

For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Franklin Visiting Nurse Assoc. 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.