Peter E. Thomas, 84, of Richmond, VT peacefully entered into life with God Saturday, October 26, 2024, with family at his side.

The youngest of Eustace and Lena (Hicks) Thomas's 10 children, Peter grew up on the family farm in Shelburne, VT. He married his wife of 41 years, Elaine (Griffith), on May 4, 1963, in Saint Patrick's Chapel at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, VT, settling in Richmond, VT and welcoming children Pamela, Mary Ann, Kimberly, and Kevin. Peter married Juliet Veve on June 30, 2007, at Saint Anne's Shrine in Isle La Motte, VT, with her sons William Veve and Victor Veve joining Peter's family.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Peter worked at IBM and oversaw facilities at Browns River Middle School. He also operated a flooring business, Quality Carpets, for many years. In retirement, he, Juliet, and their dog Tipper brought joy to children with their visits to local schools. His years included many other moments of joy, including trips to Maine, camping, and gardening. Most prominent of all was his care and concern for his family, a legacy continuing in those he loved.

In passing, Peter joins: His parents Eustace and Lena; siblings Herrick, Leonard, Anthony, Mary Eileen, Theresa, and Isabelle; first wife Elaine and their daughter Mary Ann; and daughter-in-law Maryclare Plunkett.

Those remembering Peter include: His wife Juliet; siblings Julia Mae Cameron, Hazel Yencha, and Zita Lackenbauer; children Pamela Doran (Richard), Kimberly Thomas, and Kevin Thomas (Rebecca with their children Addison and Colin); stepchildren William Veve (Rita with their son Felix), and Victor Veve (Sarah Stein with their daughters Althea and Theadora); and extended members of the Thomas, Griffith, and Veve families.

Peter's family thank those who cared for and ministered to him in his last hours, including Richmond Rescue, the Emergency and ICU staff at UVM Medical Center, and Bishop John McDermott.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at his longtime parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Richmond, VT at 11:00 am Monday, November 4, 2024, with burial to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Gifts in Peter's honor may be made to the Knights of Columbus, Rosary Council, PO Box 71, Richmond, VT 05477.