Hudson, MA
Ralph W. “Walter” Thomas Jr., 89, of Hudson, died on Sunday, Aug. 31st at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northboro. He was the loving husband of the late Virginia C. (Gardner) Thomas who died in 1994.
Ralph was born in Marlboro, son of the late Ralph and Grace (King) Thomas. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, 24th Infantry Division until being honorably discharged in 1952. He worked for the U. S. Postal Service, Hudson Branch for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the V.F.W in Hudson and member of the Disabled American Veterans’ Post 82 in Marlboro. He was a long time resident of Hudson and was a member of the 24th Infantry Association.
He is survived by his two nephews, Dr. Ronald Davis and his wife Gail of Harrisonburg, VA and Dr. Victor Davis and his wife Marlene of Mt. Airey, MD. He is also survived by his sister in law, Norma Gardner of Northboro and his great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28th at 9:00 a.m. in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.