Lewis Patrick "Pat" Thomas
October 30, 1957 ~ May 3, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of The Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Lewis Patrick "Pat" Thomas, 50, of Ft. Washington, MD and formerly of Chaptico, MD died May 3, 2008 in the Hospice House of Washington. Born October 30, 1957 in John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late James Lewis and Agnes Evangeline Thomas. He is survived by his daughter Kia Monique Thomas of Washington, DC as well as nine siblings; James Francis Thomas, Charles C. Thomas, Mary B. Allen of Mechanicsville, MD, Ruth E. Jefferson and William M. Thomas, both of Chaptico, MD, Cece Buck of Lusby, MD Sheila D. Wright of Ft. Washington, MD, James W. Barnes Sr. of Killeen TX and Charles M. Barnes of Suitland, MD. Pat was a graduate of Chopticon High School "Class of 1976" and was employed as a window clerk for the United States Postal Service. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
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“I’m sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do please let me know. I will miss Pat his life was so short,I will miss my friend. Rest in peace. “
“Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“Our condolences and deepest sympathy; our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“My deepest sympathy to Patrick’s family. As a post office patron, I can tell you Pat was sunshine even on a rainy day. He always had that bright cheerful smile. I will never forget the time that my husband and I brought him a huge paper smile held by a wooden handle to hold during some rough days at the post office. He would hold that up each time we came in. (Not that he needed it!) His “clowning around” will be missed by all of us, but his smile is implanted in our minds. God Bless from the clown couple.”
“I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSs AT THIS TIME.”
“A genuine smile, a warm hug or a hearty handshake and kind words. Pat was a good and kind person and will be greatly missed. He is now at peace and with the Lord. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies with all of his family. May God Bless and keep all of you in his hands at this time of grief.”
“”To the Thomas Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.Pat was a very special person. He will be missed. “
“Once Patrick took a picture of me and turned it into a Post Office Wanted Poster. How fuuny was that? I was just a customer at the post office, but we were friends. God now has a very special man sitting beside him. This clown will never forget Patrick’s smile.”
“The West Family would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Thomas Family. We will keep your in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My condolences to the family on Pat’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories of Pat while growing up- Didn’t get to see much of Pat since I moved out of state, but will always remember Pat great person. He’s with the Lord now, I’m sure… Regards, Mike Baker-“
“We send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Jordan Family/Georgia “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Be comforted in knowing that God’s grace and peace will see you through. “
“It is my prayer that as the days go by, and thoughts of Patrick come to mind; that it will truly bring a smile to your faces, about some special time, moment, or conversation you might have shared together, and that it will bring comfort and peace to you! “
“”May God give you the strength you need to go through this difficult time.” I remember when I first met Pat at his family picnic, he greeted me with a big smile and he was so warm and hospitable. I remember him enjoying the music and being a polite and generous host to all. Such a kind and generous person. Ethel Brown “
“THINKING OF YOU As You Honor Your Brother You’ll never forget your brother’s smiling face, the sound of his voice, the gentleness of his touch…..they let you know your were loved. You’ll never forget the lessons he taught, the things he stood for….they are his gift and your legacy. You’ll never forget, and you’ll always know that you honor him every day in how you live and who you are. Pat will be truly missed; he was a very special friend to me. I am truly blessed to have been a part of his life. With Sympathy, Love “
“My deepest condelences to the Thomas Family. You will be missed & it was such a joy to be a part of a great family. “God” has you safe in his protected wing.”
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.proverbs 3:24 ” I’ll save some crabs for you” “
“” Sincere Condolences and Heartfelt Sympathy to my family. Pat showed so much love and kindness to everyone and he showed his love by that big beautiful smile that he wore, his smile, said it all. Nathaniel & Alice Barnes Taylor”
“God never leaves his children alone. May He be your comfort. My prayers are with you. I will truly miss Patricia. He was a very low key and humble person!”
“”UNCLE PAT”, Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that were I am, there ye may be also. 1 John 14:1-3. Uncle Pat, I thank God for a wonderful, uncle who has left his touch with our entire family. I will always cherish the memories of you and the conversation you and I had about Jesus, that you knew your savior. We Love ya!(The Stewarts). To our entire family, have faith and continue to trust in Jesus. I pray that the love of God enfolds us all during our journey through grief.”
“”May there be comfort in knowing family and friends are here for you and we share in your sorrow.””
“To the Thomas Family. You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one Pat. He was a good friend and always had a smile on his face when you see him. He will be truly missed by all whom lives he touched. God Bless and comfort you all during this trying time. Trust in the Lord and he will see you through. Brenda and Family”
“May God’s Peace be with all of you along with the support and blessings from our family and your many many friends.”
“If there are any encouraging words I can offer during this time of your loss, it is “those that received Jesus as their Savior, though they have died, they are not dead”. Remember that this is not the end for Pat, but the beginning. Though he surely will be missed, he will forever be in our hearts. And we will see him again but without the imperfections of the earthly body. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. “
“A WONDERFUL COUSIN WILL BE MISSED. LOVE BERNETTA, AARON JOHN,ZELDA,KASA AND TIARA “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pat was always a gentleman and great co-worker he will be missed.”
“I will miss Pat he was one of the kindest persons I have known, I am truly blessed to have been a part of his family. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pat will be missed.”
“My deepest sympathies for the entire family, this was my friend, we always had a nice time back in School, he was a very special person . “
“I have been truly blessed to have known you as my brother and my friend. I look forward to seeing you whole again in paradise. Love Jr and Family”
“Your have The Dorsey’s family condolence.”
“When I was 6 years old Uncle Pat sat me in his lap and took me on a ride in the tractor around the tobacoo field and I was so excited it was like taking a ride in a space ship. Til this day I have never forgotten that tractor ride and I will never forget you. Thank you. Your cousin/nephew…Regi Barnes NYC”
” To The Thomas Family, My thoughts and prayes are with you. The Lord has received Pat into his eternal care. He is in “good” hands. Love You. ‘”
“To the Family, I want you to know that we have all sustained a great loss in the passing of Patrick. He was a friend, a co-worker and one of the most giving person that I have known. Trust that many share in your grief and hurt deeply too. We loved him and will always cherish his memory. Smile on Pat!!!”
“Pat you will always live in my heart and memory. Our family will never be the same without you. Just the most wonderful cousin anyone could ever have. Love your cousin Gloria Ann”
“To the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all you during this sad time. May God Comfort and Bless you during this same time.”
“To The Thomas Family Pat was a very special and loving person. May he Rest In Peace. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. “
“I was very saddened when I heard about Pat. Pat always had a smile and he was such a wonderful person. He was always same. My prayers are with the entire Thomas Family.”
“May you be at peace. We will all miss you always. Love, your family in NY.”
“We offer our sincere condolences. Pat will be truly missed,he was our co-worker and friend.”
“May the precious memeories of Pat be a comfort to you now, and may it help to know that our thoughts are with you! Pat had a BIG Heart and he will be missed!”
“I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAT, HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. HE IS AT PEACE NOW.”
“To the Thomas Family, I was saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. But you will always have a speical memories of Pat. My thoughts are with the family. Pat was a wonderful person, he was always the same no matter what. Pat, I love you and will always will.”
“TO MY BRO-IN-LAW AND FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS I SHARE IN YOUR SORROW BUT HOLD ON TO GOD HE IS A COMFORTER IN THE TIME OF SORROW. I LOVE ALL OF YOU! I WILL NEVER FORGET THE HUGGS AND THE SMILE I GOT EVERY TIME I SAW PAT HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL WHO WERE APART OF HIS LIFE. GOD BLESS!!!!”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was truly blessed to have been a co-worker of Patrick’s. A smile and kind word from Patrick would always help to smooth out the day. Rest in peace my friend.”
“What a loss to our family, the Thomas’. He was indeed about family unity and his death leaves a void not easily replaced. I’ll always remember our first introduction at uncle Lawrence’s funeral a few years back. He walked up, introduced himself, said he knew I had to be family and pulled me into the group he was with. Always inviting, loving and such a decent man with nothing but the best offered towards his character.”
“May the Lord truly Bless you the family and make you to know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Let us not remember ‘Pat’ in his passing away, remember him in the good times we’ve shared and the fellowship that will keep him alive in our hearts forever! Be Blessed!”
“I have all pleasant and happy memories of Cousin Pat. He will be dearly missed and remembered in our minds and hearts. “
“We were so sorry to hear of your brother’s death. We will keep you and your family. With much sympathy.”
“”Give rest O Lord where sorrow and pain are no more,neither sighing,but life everlasting. Pat wil be missed. Iam so happy to have know such a great and wonderful person.”
“May God’s love comfort you at this difficult time. May Pat’s memories last a forever , until we meet again. “
“I will always remember Pat’s smile. He always had a kind word and gentle way about him. I know he will be missed by friends & family and his memory will live on with anyone who was blessed to know him. “
“May God Bless you and give you strength in your time of need. Your family has our deepest sympathy and prayers.”
“There’s a great many things I could say about Pat. The one thing that sticks out more is his kind heart. Never complained and always giving. I was blessed to know him and work with him. I can remember standing beside him at the retail window clowning and joking with him between customers. I will miss him greatly my friend always. I’ll never forget you. My condolence to the family God has truly received an angel.”
“PATRICK,was always a pleasure to be with,peace and my prayers be with the THOMAS Family.”
“To my family, I will miss my brother a lot, and it hurts a lot,that he is gone. I loved my brother and he will be greatly missed. Pat was one person that knew and understood me, and the things I did. Charles Matthew “BOO BOO”Barnes”
“”MY deepest sympathies for the entire family,Patyou will be missed ,YOU have been a very good freind and you have alway been good person,TO AROUND ,BUT THE LORD HAVE SPECIAL JOURNEY FOR YOU,I KNOW YOU ALWAY BE AROUND IN SPIRIT, GOD BLESS “
“To the Thomas Family…Cherish the wonderful memories you have of Pat. Pat was a very speical person that greeted you with a smile. May you find comfort in God during these trying times. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas family. Take comfort in knowing ~ “that weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.” God Bless!”
“My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pat was a very kind and very helpful co-worker. God Bless the entire family. Pat will be missed. “
“Memory can tell us only what we were, In company with those we loved; It cannot help us find out what each of us, Alone, must now become. Yet, no person is really alone; Those who live no more still echo Within our thoughts and words, And what they did has become Woven into what we are. We will miss you cousin Pat……..”
“To the Thomas Family… No words, no matter how tender can touch what you’re feeling inside. Still, may you find a quiet comfort in knowing that “Pat” now rest in beautiful and lasting peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy.”
“My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family and friends. Pat was a good brother and it was a pleasure to have known him.”
“To Pat’s family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We truely believe that Pat is at peace now and in a much better place call Heaven..”
“My deepest sympathy goes out to Pat’s entire family. It’s sad that god has to take a good hard working man like Pat. It’s sad when he could have enjoyed life on earth with family and friends but I guess god know’s what he’s doing. I hope we all see him in heaven when our time comes. Peace be with you all and may god shine the light on you all.”
“The death of (Pat) whom we love. Brings sorrow and deep pain. But if our loved ones know the Lord, Our loss becomes His gain. Because Christ lives, death is not a tragedy but triumph. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“To the Thomas Family: May GOD continue to strenghten you during your time of bereavment. Hold on to the wonderful memories of Pat and cherish them. We have to remember the battle is not ours , it’s the Lord. Be Bless! Deidre Winters Bryant”
“To the Thomas Family, you have our condolences and we pray the peace of God may comfort each of you.”
“”ON ANGELS WINGS” On angel’s wings “Patrick” rests our love for him has stood the test In God’s trust we place him now With a trace of sorrow upon our brow his gentle spirit and loving eyes watch over us now as we cry tears softly fall down our face as we entrust him into god’s gentle grace memories remain within our hearts of times we thought we’d never part with love and laughter and happy thoughts of all of the times “Patrick” brought our love for “Patrick” will never end he will eternally be our loving friend may god keep his family safe…As he finds peace in God’s Heavenly Place. “With Love & Condolence Anneice Foster & Sons.” “
“Bernadette, we had some good conversations about “Pat”. I will never forget his warm smile and beautiful personality. His memory is a blessing to all of us. My sincere condolences to the entire family. God bless you.”
” To Express Deep Sympathy Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bear, May it be comforting to you to know that others care. “
“Pat you gave me courage and faith. You made me know it’s ok and God’s in control. I am VERY saden that your body has been taken, but your memories and spirit will always be with me. You were always a kind gentleman. Family as you konw and we can’t express enough how friendy, kind, just like to have fun and love everyone, type of person Pat was. Pat we will met again. I’ll be there. Family hold on or let it out, but you know he was strong, and know he’s not in pain anymore. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love Laurie and Family”
“We express our deepest sympathies as we celebrate Pat’s life. His warmth, charisma, and loving spirit were always present and will remain forever in our hearts. “
“We both have known Patrick for years, and he was a friend to both of us. Our deepest sympathy to the family.”
“My deepest sympathies for the entire family. God Bless you all, I will keep you in my prayers.”
“To the Family, May God bless and keep each of you consoled and comforted as you weather the pain of your loss. Keep strong in the Lord.”
“Patrick’s Love Did you know I heard you when you said you care, Did you know I saw you when you looked but didn’t stare. Did you know I cried that day when time grew near, I saw the pain upon your face you let go one single tear. Did yo know I loved you the best I knew how, Did you know I felt your hand when you wiped across my brow. Did you know my daughter will always have my love, I’ll always watch over you from heaven up above. Did you know my sisters prayed together on their knees, Asking God for mercy each one begging please. Did you know my brothers stood strong just like soldiers do, Always thinking in their minds why would God take you. Did you know my nieces and nephews will never understand, How this…could be a part of God’s master plan. Did you know I was a father-brother-uncle and a special friend, Did you know I had you all on my mind until the very end. Did you know my soul is in a place where there’s no pain, I can see everyone it’s sunshine there’s no rain. Did you know I’m watching I’ve been watching for awhile, Think about the happier times wipe your tears send me a smile. Did you know I loved you more than a human could, Did you know I loved you more than a father should. Did you know I’ll love you from Heaven up above, If you know I love you give a smile for Patrick’s Love. Written for Bernadette Allen by Tracie Hill “
“Patrick, I watched you grow up and I watched you die. It broke my heart to watch you go through all that pain and suffering; how could one human being endure so much it had to be your neverending strength and love. I promised you that you would not die alone and I kept that promise to you. Watching you die was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life. I miss you little brother and I hope you know how proud I am to be your big sister. You will never be forgotten. Love, Bernadette “
“”TO THE AUNTIE AND THE THOMAS FAMILY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.”
“Uncle Pat you mean the world to me. You molded me into the man I am today. The time that you spent with me will last me a life time, and memories of you will stay in my mind forever. I will miss the basketball games we had together, and the time you spent with me that molded me into the man I am today. I love you Uncle Pat and will truly deeply miss you with all my heart. I will see you again, tell then , keep your jump shot ready your nephew, Tony J”