Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Saturday, August 5, 2023 of Delaware and formerly of London at the age of 88. Dear spouse of the late Manny Fernandes. Dear mother of Rick Thomas (Lisa), Steven Thomas, Stuart Thomas (Charmaigne), and Keith Thomas (Jolene). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren. Dear sister of Tom Rooney. Predeceased by a daughter Linda Fowler, grandson Jason Skonieczny, and her siblings Bob Pennington, Bill Pennington, Margaret Brigham, Mary – Lee Rooney, and Stephen Rooney.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Rick and Sharon Abel
Dear Keith, Jolene and Joan’s family:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. We will be remembering you and Joan in our thoughts and prayers over the next weeks and months.
Sincerely, Rick and Sharon
Jennifer Skonieczny
Grandma Joan, Great Grandma to Dean and Jared.
She is a beautiful example of love, family, and acceptance. We have many beautiful memories ❤️
We had our own connection, and she was always so very kind, loving and thoughtful ❤️🙏
Until we meet again in eternal life 🙏
Daphne Klaver
So sorry to hear about your mom, such a loving lady, sending my condolences to the Thomas family.
Diane Young and Jessica Davis
Keith and Jolene and families
Sorry for your loss of your mother. Cherish your memories!
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
William, Brenda, & Charlotte Hawkins
Rick, Steve, Stuart, Keith, Jolene, Karen, Jennifer, & Families:
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you. Joan was always so good to my family, and she was an Aunt that I respected and loved. I know how much she meant to all of you as well.
I will always remember her famous Christmas pudding and sauce~ no other has matched it. She was a lovely lady who loved all of her family and was a genuine soul. Know that we are thinking of all of you and if there is anything you need please reach out to us. We will be there. RIP Aunt Joan
William, Brenda & Charlotte Hawkins & Kathy Woodburn & Tom Ryan
Rebecca Shoebottom
Very sorry to hear this news. I’m sorry this hope has been left in your heart.
Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender
Keith and family -my deepest sympathy to the Thomas family. Cherish the memories!
Terrie and Kirk shaw
Rick, Steve, Stuart,Keith and families
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Condolences from Terrie & Kirk Shaw and family
Bev Dayman
Keith Jolene and family,
Karen
And the rest of the Thomas family
My condolences to you all on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Thinking of you all
Shawn and Bev Dayman and family
Ann Renee
Life is always too short, no matter the years, leaving only memories. May those countless, fine memories of your sweet mother, Joan, comfort you and bring smiles to your faces. In God’s care and keeping rests a fine woman. In God’s promises, there’s hope. Acts 24:15; Psalms 37:11,29
Kelly O’Neil
So sorry to hear of this sad news . Please accept my condolences to the whole family .
Sandi Brintnell
Sending our deepest condolences to the Thomas family. Joan was a lovely lady. Cherish your mom and grandma’s memories.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell