Thelma Thomas Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 14, 2020, at the age of 97, Thelma Thomas (Swampscott, Massachusetts), born in Revere, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gunnar Tidestrand of Sweden and Helga Tidestrand (Zakariassen) of Norway; her husband Robert Thomas; and her siblings, Gunner Tidestrand Jr., Edna Cipoletta, Ruth Fralic, Jean Pollard and Roy Tidestrand.
She is survived by: her nieces and nephews, Sandy, Tim Roach of Wakefield, Rick, Anne Marie Pollard of Swampscott, Steve and Ann Pollard of Duncan; her friend Beverly Bertrum; and her sister-in-law Gert Tidestrand. She is also survived by cats that found their way to her doorstep, they were more like her children than a pet.
She told us with her big smile "Who says you can't have a birthday party during a pandemic.".
In honor of Kitty's love for animals, in lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the North East Animal Shelter on 347 Highland Avenue Salem MA 01970.
