WILLIAM JOHN THOMAS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of William John Thomas, 76, of Granville, occurred Sunday evening at 11:15 o'clock of angina pectoris at the home of his son, John E. Thomas, Morrison Avenue, Granville. He had been in failing health for some time and was brought to the home of his son, where he had been confined to bed for the past five weeks.Mr. Thomas was born November 30th, 1861, in Wales, the son of Mar. and Mrs. John M. Thomas, coming to the United States 50 years ago.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jane M. Jones of West Pawlet, where they made their home later moving to Granville where they purchased a home on Quaker Street, now the John Roberts house. For the past twelve years they have been residing on the S. G. Ayres farm, north of Pine Hill.
Besides his wife and son John, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. David (Carrie) Cronin and another son, Wesley Thomas of Angel Camp, California, and several grandchildren.
He was a member of the church and a former member of the Order od I.O.O.F.
Largely attended funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the McHenry and Roberts fyneral home where the room was filled to its capacity. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Rev. Ellis Lloyd, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated with the impressive service. Two duets, 'Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,' and 'Abide With Me' were sung by Mrs. John M. Davies and Mrs. John B. Davies which added much to the service. Mrs. Anna R. Thomas was the accompanist.
The committal service was in the vault of the West pawlet cemetery and burial will take place in the spring in the family plot in that cemetery. The bearers were George White, Anson White, Sizon Williams, James Cauley, Arch Drake and Robert Jones.
Mr. Thomas will be remembered for his kindly and generous nature. Loyal to his friends and family, he will be missed by many, and on the streets of Granville where he was seen every morning bringing milk from his dairy to the league plant.