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Kenneth W. Thomas
May 25, 1941 - March 7, 2019
Kenneth W. Thomas, 77 of Chestertown, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2019 after an extended illness. He and his wife, Marie were married for 51 years and have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Ken cherished his family and was a devoted and much beloved husband, father and Pop Pop.
Ken was born on May 25, 1941, son of the late Joseph D. and Margaret McCue Thomas. He was raised in Landenberg, PA and was a graduate of Kennett High and the Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.
Ken was a tractor enthusiast and history buff and his love of tractors turned into a life-long career. He was employed by S.G. Lewis & Son, Jennersville, PA, and J. Norman Pusey Hardware, Avondale, PA. In 1969, he opened Thomas Power Equipment in Avondale, PA and later worked for John Deere, Syracuse, NY. In 1980, he and his family moved to Kent County, MD where he worked as the Lawn and Garden Sales Manager for Hoober Equipment, Inc. in Middletown, DE. for over 25 years. He enjoyed collecting tractors and farm equipment, telling a good joke and spending time with family. Ken was a proud charter member of the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Ann Gooding Thomas; children, Amy Tasman of Glenside, PA, Steven Thomas of Colorado Springs, CO, Carrie Nuse (Jeff) of Chestertown, MD and Scott Thomas (Anna) of East Greenville, PA.; a sister Mary Ann Armstrong (Jim) of Lancaster, PA and grandchildren, Will, Grace and Teddy Tasman, Lily and Joey Nuse and Ella, John, Peter and Audrey Thomas.
A memorial service will be held on March 21 at 11 am at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown, 905 Gateway Dr., Chestertown MD. Friends may call after 10 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown, 905 Gateway Dr. Chestertown, MD. 21620, Kent & Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad, 140 Morgnec Rd., Chestertown, MD. 21620 or Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Assoc, PO Box 636, Easton, MD 21601.
Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech