Sean Patrick Thomas Obituary (1958

Sean Patrick Thomas, 54, of Harriet Thayer Avenue, Attleboro, a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, and brother, passed peacefully on April 15, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Janet Mancini Thomas. Born in Brockton on June 6, 1958, he was the son of Treasa Durso Thomas of East Falmouth and the late Roy Thomas. Sean was a graduate of Newton South High School, class of 1976. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy and United States Army National Guard. Following his military service, he joined the United States Postal Service, working as a mail handler for over twenty five years until retiring due to illness. Sean was an active and passionate coach in Attleboro Youth Baseball for many years. He enjoyed going to the beach, listening to music, and fishing. He was also an avid reader and a longtime friend of Bill W. In addition to his wife Janet and his mother Treasa, Sean is survived by three daughters; Jessica Thomas-Wolf of Ohio, Samantha Thomas-Bennet of Attleboro, and Amber Thomas of Attleboro, a son; Andrew Thomas of Attleboro, three sisters; Kathleen Thomas of Hampton Beach, NH, Colleen Tynan of Wareham, and Eileen Thomas of Mashpee, two grandchildren; Paige Thomas and Ryleigh Bennet, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 5 P.M. - 8 P.M. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9 A.M. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Saint John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, celebrated by Rev. Riley Williams, Parochial Vicar. Sean will be laid to rest with full military honors in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to remember Sean in a special way, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: Attleboro Youth Baseball, c/o Brad Wasserman, 15 Benson Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703.