Eric W. Thomas, 51, USMC and Coast Guard veteran, died on Nov. 1, 2017, at Maine Medical Center. He had been battling brain cancer.
Eric loved being outdoors. He enjoyed birdwatching, tending his vegetable garden and improving the landscaping around home. He took pride in maple syrup production and in preserving the fruits vegetables he harvested. He treasured annual family traditions of taking long drives during leaf-peeping season and hiking into their woods to harvest the family Christmas tree.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie (Johnson) Thomas; his children, Holly and Andrew Thomas; his parents, Clifford and Beth (Cram) Thomas; his brother Allen Thomas and wife Gloria (Ekholm) Thomas; his brothers Paul Thomas and Michael Thomas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation to celebrate Eric’s life will be held on Monday Nov. 6 from 4-6 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, Eric’s family strongly recommends that memorial contributions be made to
Travis Mills Foundation
89 Water Street
Hallowell, ME 04347