Obituary: Loann Rollins Thomas

TOPSHAM – Loann Rollins Thomas, 90, passed absent in her property Dec. 16, surrounded by her family and loving caretakers.

Loann was born to Wilder Chester Rollins and Lephie Laweryson Rollins on Sept. four, 1932 in Bingham. On substantial university graduation she moved to Boston, Mass. to go to Fisher Junior Faculty and graduated two a long time afterwards. Shortly following, she was employed by Boston University to operate as a secretary. Although performing at BU, she achieved her long term husband, Gordon Compton Thomas, a Professor of Resourceful Writing. They married in the Very first Congregational Church in Bingham on Nov. 20, 1954.

In 1960 the few moved to Sudbury, Mass. where they elevated their two daughters, Lisa Beth Thomas and Lori Thomas Dana. Loann was a devoted homemaker and a loving mom. Loann was widowed in 1980 and began doing the job as a teller at West Newton Discounts Bank in which her loyalty and sense of humor made her a favourite of many of the bank’s consumers.

Loann liked nature and wildlife, normally marveling at the shifting of the seasons and it is accompanying traditions. She beloved going for walks, and 1 of her favorites sites was at The New England Botanic Backyard garden in Tower Hill, Boylston, Mass.

In 2003 she returned to Maine to are living at Highland Eco-friendly in Topsham. Her like of the environment all around her hardly ever waned: she beloved her property and environment, looking at chipmunks scamper close to her lawn, identifying freshly appearing birds and making the most of “adventure rides” all-around her beloved state of Maine.

She was predeceased by her sister, June Pedrick of Keosauqua, Iowa.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Beth Thomas and spouse Susan E. Swanson of Napa, Calif., her daughter, Lori Thomas Dana and spouse Barry Dana of Solon and her granddaughter, Sikwani Bea Dana and partner Nathan Dana of Solon.

In keeping with Mrs. Thomas’ wishes, expert services will be celebrated privately by spouse and children.

Memories and condolences can be shared at http://www.brackettfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the

Topsham Hearth and Rescue,

100 Most important St.,

Topsham, ME 04086

Hospice of Southern Maine

390 U.S. Route one,

Scarborough, ME 04074 or

The New England Botanic Back garden in Tower Hill,

11 French Dr.,

Boylston, MA 01505