Don E. Thomas

September 22, 1959 - June 12, 2019

Don E. Thomas was born on September 22, in Zama Japan. He was the 3rd child out of 8 for Lucille E. and William T. Thomas Being a military child, he was fortunate to travel all over the world. In the Fall of 1971, his family moved to Ayer, Ma and he would spend most of his childhood and younger adult years there. He served briefly in the Army, and lived in Killeen, Texas for several years. Recently he returned to Ayer to spend time with his family and to make Ayer his permanent home. Don was known for his gregarious smile, his protectiveness of his family and friends, his telling of stories and fellowshipping with those he loved. He was called unexpectedly home, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Don was proceeded in death by his Parents; Lucille E. and William T. Thomas III, and his son Ronald William Thomas. He is survived by his Daughter; Dawn (Steve) Wirth, Granddaughter; Kiera Wirth. Siblings: William (Magdalena) Thomas IV, Roland (Marie Fe) Thomas, Janet Thomas, John (Shannon) Thomas, Michael (Jennifer) Thomas, Jacqueline Harris and Evette Dean. Various Nieces and Nephews whom he loved dearly. There will be a Celebration of Life for Don on Saturday, June 22, American Legion Post 183, Shirley, Ma. A Military Burial will be held on August 9, 2019 at 2PM at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, Ma.