In New Bedford, Marguerite Thomas, age 85, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on July 14, 2023. Marguerite was the wife of the late Joseph Thomas. She was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late John L. Rose & Veronica (Wade) Rose.
Marguerite had resided most of her life in Taunton and recently in Wareham. She attended Taunton schools and was a graduate of Taunton High School, class of 1956. Marguerite worked as a medical assistant for Doctor Myers in Taunton. She enjoyed going to the beach, playing the piano, taking vacations with her family, sewing, reading, watching the Hallmark Channel, rooting for her local sports teams, and above all loved the time spent with her beloved family.
Marguerite is survived by her three daughters; Susan Corey and husband William of Wareham, Catherine Thomas of Taunton, and Maureen Carroll and husband Jimmy of Raynham. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Natalie Rose and Veronica Goes. Marguerite also leaves her beloved grandchildren; B.J. Corey and wife Shawna of Wrentham, Joseph Corey of Wareham, Shane Cardin and fiancé Kalyn Ferrini of Taunton and her late grandson Kyle Tichelaar, and her great grandchildren; Bryce Corey, Camden Corey, and Reese Cardin.
Funeral from the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Thursday, July 20th at 9 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends are also invited to visiting hours on Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Burial at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations in Marguerite's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville, Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or at www.heart.org/site/Donation Visit our website www.okeefewade.com to sign the online guestbook, view obituaries and obtain directions.