Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late James F. and Mary K. (Smith) Harding, she had resided in Fairhaven since 1983.
An artistic person, Mrs. Thomas enjoyed gardening and collecting art. She will be truly missed by her loving family.
Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Kelly Halle of Florida; a son, Jason Majocka of New Bedford; sisters, Ann Marie Ashley of Freetown, Sheila Bergeron of Fairhaven, Mary Harding of New Bedford and Jean Harding of Florida; brothers, Andrew Harding of New Bedford and John Harding of Florida; three granddaughters; one grandson; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James F. Harding, Jr.
Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 9am from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven followed by a Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Main St., Fairhaven. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7pm. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church Food Bank, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746. For online tributes and directions: www.waring-sullivan.com