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Harold E. Thomas Jr, 66

ADAMS, Mass. —  Harold E. Thomas Jr., 66 of Adams died suddenly on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on January 24, 1958 a son of Harold E. Thomas Sr. & Madeline (Slick) Haig.

Harold graduated from Drury High School class of 1976 and was a well-known carpenter by trade, designing and creating everything from homes, to beautiful fine wooden cabinetry, to small intricate crafts. For many years he was self-employed through HT Fine Woodwork.

Harold loved and excelled in numerous sports but golfing became his passion and he was a member of Forest Park in Adams and previously a long time member of Stamford Golf Course where he was active in and ran the B&B League.

Survivors include his daughter, Amber Leigh Thomas of Jericho, VT; life partner, Lynn Smith Armstrong of Adams, and father Harold E. Thomas Sr. of Adams. He also leaves his siblings, Bonita “Bonnie” Deraway (David), Marcia Moon (Albert Barbuto), and Ronald O’Dell Jr (Michele Derosier), Stacy Blanchard (Thomas), and Melissa Sweener (Thomas), Terri LaDue Lee as well as several nieces and nephews.

Harry, also known to many as "HT," also leaves behind countless close friends still in the area and beyond, dating back to his kindergarten years through recent day, to whom he was known as a loyal, hard-working, honest, kind, and loving person.

Harold was predeceased by his mother, Madeline (Slick) Haig in 2019 and by his beloved stepfather, Robert Haig in 1999.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of Harold Thomas Jr. will be on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the American Legion in North Adams with a prayer service at 1:30 PM with the Rev. Deacon Bruce Ziter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PopCares https://www.popcares.org/ To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com


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Bonnie & family, I am so sorry to read of Harold's passing. Great memories of growing up with you two. Love you guys!
Wayne Bernardo, Evergreen, CO
from: on: 03-15-2024
On behalf of my family and myself, we are so grateful to all that commented and attended Harold's celebration of Life. It was amazing and heartwrenching to see how many lives my brother touched! He was an incredible man who meant so much to all of us. He'll be with us always as we hold him dear in our hearts. My sincere thanks
from: Marcia (Thomas) Moonon: 02-20-2024
Dear Lynn, Amber, family and friends, We are so very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! May your memories bring you some comfort.
from: Phil and Terry Vivori on: 02-16-2024
my condolences to the family
from: David J Fentonon: 02-13-2024
Ohhh, my heart! Lynn, there are no words. The best of us continue to be taken too soon. I’m so sorry, so heartbroken. ? Sending hugs
from: Sue Ouellette Wickon: 02-12-2024
Harold will be greatly missed. He was always a fun loving, kind person. Funny and smart. I went through childhood and highschool with him. We saw each other frequently through adulthood. It will not be the same without him around. I am so very sorry for your loss. He is another angel in your life, watching over you always.
from: Jacqueline cyr Andrews on: 02-11-2024
Dear Lynn
I am so sorry for the passing of Harold. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m sending prayers and hugs .
from: Christina (Taylo)Zustra on: 02-10-2024
Lynn, Harry was an amazing guy and friend. I can't believe he is gone. I believe he is reunited with many friends and family. My heart breaks for you and his family. May God Bless You.
from: Michelle Alcombrighton: 02-08-2024
Dear Amber and family,
I know you were a devoted daughter and supported your dad though his serious illnesses, as he supported you through your difficult times. Your dad was a wonderful craftsman and I know you and many others will appreciate his woodworking for many years to come. Please carry on and follow your dreams in his memory. You are in our thoughts, Aunt Lynn and family
from: Lynn Morandi Gorukon: 02-07-2024
Lynn,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your life partner. Love doesn't fade, it remains....
from: Amie Howlandon: 02-07-2024
I can't believe my big brother's gone. He's been a constant source of love, support, kindness, protection [big brother thing], and of course humor. His undeniable patience with me during my teenage rebellious years, well, I'm here to tell you...I'm going to miss so many things about my brother that I can't even express. Love to you, Harold, you're hanging out with Mom, Bobby, my Jennifer and others missed dearly as well. Another piece of my heart's in heaven. Always your little sister
from: Marcia (Thomas) Moonon: 02-07-2024
To Harold's family, I am sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I didn't know Harold but Terri is my cousin, and Marshia a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. God Bless!
from: Glenn and Sandy Girardon: 02-07-2024
I am so sorry and sad for your loss of Harold. I am thinking of you and praying for you Lynn. Always, Mandy Dean
from: Dear Lynnon: 02-06-2024
Lynn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
from: Linda Wootenon: 02-06-2024
Lynn, I'm very sorry for your loss.
from: Scott Royon: 02-06-2024
Lynn, Kristi, Shane and Harold's family, I know how much you loved Harold. I am so sorry for your loss. So many loving tributes have been sent about him. He lead a very good life. Thinking of you all.
from: Linda and Jim Freeneyon: 02-06-2024
Lynn, I am truly sorry for your loss. ...Kathy
from: Ellen Smithon: 02-05-2024
To the Thomas family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Harold..We both were botn on same day, jan 24, but i was a year earlier. Every year, we would try to get to together to have a salute. He will be missed, but not forgotten. God bless.
from: Jay westcotton: 02-05-2024
Lynn, Bonnie, Amber, Kristi, Shane, and all of Harold's family and friends, my sincerest condolences to you all. Over 50 years of friendship with him, and he's living proof that kinship can survive both time and transcontinental distances. He remains one of the kindest souls with the calmest demeanors that I've known. Every time that I visited back home, we got together to catch up on his local life and I'd share California Dreamin' with him.
His trip to visit Silicon Valley and Hawaii 25 years ago to visit couldn't lure him away from the Berkshires because he was dating Lynn, and he was sure this was the love of his life. He was right. I am blessed to have had him as a "family member" by extension, and we will miss him very much. RIP Harry!
from: Randy Waldenon: 02-05-2024
I'm sending love to all of my family in this time of need. Uncle Harold you'll hold a special place in my heart as you always did. My only hope is the Big Gram was there waiting for you with open arms. I love you Uncle Harold
from: Jeffrey Moonon: 02-05-2024
My sincere condolences to Lynn and family on Harry's passing, we had many good times and laughs in our younger years as schoolmates,neighbors and softball. He'll be deeply missed by many RIP HT
from: Stephen Marceauon: 02-05-2024
Harold wil be sadly miss. One of my favorite golfers. Taught me a lot and even let me play in the B&B league. Rip Harold. You we’re GREAT.
from: Mark choquetteon: 02-05-2024
Dear Lynn, My heart is breaking over this sad news. I will always remember Harold as a great guy who showed great warmth and humor. Sending you and your family my sincere sympathy.
Best,
Helen
from: Helen (Cyr) Boyleon: 02-05-2024
Dear Lynn ,Shane ,Kristi and his Dad and children I send my deepest condolences. The other day I was thinking about the party you had Lynn at The Greylock Club years ago for Harold. I can still see the three of us there together. He was a great guy with a heart of gold. Hold on to your memories and look for the signs Love always, Cindy
from: Cindy (Pecor)Schneider on: 02-05-2024
Dear Lynn, Amber, family and friends. So very sorry to hear of Harry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ? ?
from: Phil and Terry Vivori on: 02-05-2024
Lynn so sorry to heat about Harold and sorry for your loss hadn’t heard from Harold in a couple of years but often thought about him and was hoping all was ok.he will be in our thoughts at this sorrowful time. Roger and Debbie Styczynski
from: Roger Styczynskion: 02-05-2024
I am so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. Sending prayers of comfort to his family and friends. May your memories bring you peace in the coming days.
from: Maureen Mooreon: 02-05-2024
Lynn, Kristi, Shane & Harold’s family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Harry was by far one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He will surely be missed by all who knew him
My love & prayers go out to you all Rest easy HT ??
from: Jane Schnopps on: 02-05-2024
What a good guy and a great friend. Always had a gd time whenever we got together wish I had the chance to see him more often in the past couple years. But our memories will last forever. He will be missed greatly by his family and many many friends . Rip harry
from: Steve bon: 02-05-2024
Bonnie and family, Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Bet Azaron: 02-05-2024
I am so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing, have been a friend for years. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, so sad. My Sincere Condolences
Dave Emery
from: Dave on: 02-05-2024
He will be enjoying the pitchers mound and the golf course in heaven. With deepest sympathy.
from: Diane Crosieron: 02-05-2024
Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a devoted friend to Kurt and I will always be indebted to him. I'm sure they are sharing laughs together now. May your memories keep you in smiles. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy
from: Kathy Williamson: 02-04-2024
Lynn, I am so very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I remember him from many years ago. He was a good man. My condolences to you.
from: Jerilyn Perryon: 02-04-2024
Lynn, Amber and all of Harold's siblings, My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry. I would see Harold at Forest Park with the usual ( suspects) foursome just about every week day this summer. He will be missed.
from: Diana T Tafton: 02-04-2024
H.T. , Not just a brother in law but a great friend as well!R.IP. Uncle Harry
from: Dootson: 02-04-2024
Bonnie and family so sorry for your loss.
from: Bob and Donna Witherellon: 02-04-2024

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