George W. Thomas, 1933–2022

George W. Thomas, 89, of Lincoln, died on Tuesday, October, 11, 2022. He was the devoted husband for 64 years of Jane (Volpe) Thomas.

George was born in Waltham to George and Ella Thomas on April 10, 1933. After graduating from Waltham High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably for four years and received his discharge as a staff sergeant in 1955.

For many years, George was an aviation mechanics instructor at East Coast Aero Tech. He later became the director of education.

A longtime Lincoln resident, he was a faithful parishioner and usher at St. Joseph Church. One Christmas he repaired and repainted the figures for both the inside crèche and the outside crèche. A few years later, when the priest wanted an ambry for the holy oils, he asked if George could hang one.  When he realized the high cost of the ambry, George went out, bought the materials, and built the one that is still in use. George also served his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He was involved with the Boy Scouts and enjoyed being a merit badge counselor.

He loved family and friends and enjoyed everything related to aviation. He also loved crafting model airplanes, ships, locomotives and jewelry, as well as painting at the Lincoln Open Studio. He could almost always be found at his workbench, building something. He could fix anything.

In addition to his wife, he leaves behind a son, Dr. Henry Thomas and his wife Jai of Stow; two grandchildren, Justin Sundell-Thomas and his husband Ryan O’Donnell, and Lillian Sundell-Thomas and her fiancé Robert Hoover; his sister, Sandra Harris and her husband Andrew, along with two nephews, Jim Harris and his wife Lisa, and Paul Harris. He was preceded in death by two children, Anthony and Jenifer Thomas. 

Family members will gather for a private burial service with military honors at Lincoln Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Lincoln/Weston (SVdP), P.O. Box 324, Lincoln, MA 01773. Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord; click here to leave a memory or condolence.