Maida R. Thomas

March 7, 1934 - July 26, 2024

Maida (Russell) Thomas, age 90, of Good Shepherd Village, Endwell, NY, formerly of Port Dickinson, died on July 26, 2024. She is survived by her stepdaughters Suzanne Thomas-Sacco and Cathy Thomas; her granddaughter Marian Sacco; her nephew Bill (Susan) Thomas, and nieces Caroline (Jeff Jacobs) Thomas, and Jennie Thomas; her grand-niece Elizabeth Jacobs and her grand-nephews Henry Thomas and Evan Jacobs; her goddaughter Mindy McElroy; and her many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Eileen and H. “Russ” Russell; her husband of 27 years, Frank E. Thomas, Jr.; and by her brother, Steve Russell.

Maida graduated from Union Endicott High School and Elmira College. She worked for several years in social services before becoming an elementary school teacher. She enjoyed a long career at Chenango Valley Port Dickinson Elementary School as a second-grade teacher. Maida was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, later the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton. Maida and Frank enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time together at their cottage on Laurel Lake in Pennsylvania. Maida loved music and played the bass when she was young. Maida was always working on a knitting project and loved to make socks, sweaters, and gloves. She enjoyed sharing meals and playing cards with friends at Good Shepherd Village. She adored her sweet and loving dogs, Molly and Tory, who were faithful companions.

We want to thank the staff of Good Shepherd Village for the care and comfort they provided in her final days, as well as Ellen Decatur, who supported her as a dear friend and helper during the past year. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday August 2 at 10:30 a.m. at The United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY. Burial will follow immediately after the service at the Chenango Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to WSKG or the United Way of Broome County.