Rit was born in Digby, January 24, 1931. Rit was a resident of Digby County all of his life and was always active in his community. He was passionate about all sport and he excelled in hockey and in the boxing ring. His other passion involved the great outdoors. Rit was an avid hunter and fisherman and no one knew the backcountry like he did. His favourite place of peace was at his camp. This is where he made many lasting memories for his wife, family and friends.
Rit was raised beside the old town dump where he learned early on that it was a place filled with adventure. These early adventures lead to the development of “Digby Salvage and Disposal” in 1965. Rit started off hauling with a 1/2 ton truck and build the company into what it is today. Rit believed in a hard days work at any age.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Doris Mae Thomas (Dennison) and his daughters Deborah Ann Vantassel (Davey) of Gulliver’s Cove, NS, Darlene Grace Thomas (Scott) of Digby, NS, and son Gregory Lance Thomas (Joanne) of Digby, NS. He was the proud grandfather of 11 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren and 8 Great-Great Grandchildren. He will be missed by his siblings: Brother George ‘Wart’ Lester Thomas (Betty). Sisters Bessie Marie Carpenter (Jim) and Gloria Rose Blackmore (George). Rit will also be missed by the many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Ann Thomas; Son Richard ‘Ricky’ Thomas; Brothers Arthur, Roy, and Archie; Sisters Mildred, Helen, Alice, Elizabeth, and Pearl; And His infant Grandson.
The family wishes to say thank you to the following: Private Care, Home Care, VON, EHS, and the staff of Digby General Hospital. A special thank you to Dr. David Lapierre and Kim Marshall for their care that was above and beyond what we could have asked.
There will be a celebration of Rit’s life on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Digby Wesleyan Church, 84 Victoria St., at 1 pm, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you make a donation in Rit’s memory to DARC’s program, The Active Digby Fund. These donations can be made at Town Hall and are used to get local kids involved in minor hockey.
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