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May 8, 2023
In Memory of Stiles Thomas
It is with a heavy heart that I pass along the news that our dear friend Stiles Thomas died last night.
He was 99, and died peacefully after a long illness. He and his wife Lillian were living with their daughter Betsy.
You can send condolences to:
The Thomas Family
174 State Street
Unit 2
Newburyport, Mass. 01950
I wrote the following for the Fyke website a while back…
I will most more when I can…
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So sad to read this. I was just thinking about him and wondering how he was doing. Condolences to all those who worked with him at the Celery Farm, and all his loved ones. He was a special man who did wonderful things.
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Debra Kleinen
So sad to read this. I was just thinking about him and wondering how he was doing. Condolences to all those who worked with him at the Celery Farm, and all his loved ones. He was a special man who did wonderful things.