Carl B Thomas

He was born, on December 25, 1924, in Tupper Lake, NY, to George and Mary (Provost) Thomas. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served in the Pacific for 4 years during World War II, before his honorable discharge in 1946.

He married Betty L. Burowski, on November 16, 1947 in a ceremony in Plattsburg, NY.

He worked for Hemlock Construction, as a blasting foreman, for 20 years. In 1971, with the support and help of his wife, he started his own drilling and blasting company, Carl B Thomas Construction Corp. and subsequently D & L Thomas Equipment Corp, Thomas Instruments and North American Track of Charlestown, SC. Carl was known all over New England for his expertise in the blasting industry.

He was a longtime member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers and the New England Chapter of the Society of Explosives Engineers.

Carl enjoyed walking the flea markets and was a collector of many things. While in Florida, he enjoyed fishing on his boat and in Spofford, his garden. Carl was a kind, generous and a well-respected businessman.

He is survived by his sons: David Thomas and his wife Linda of Spofford, Chris Thomas and his wife Donna of Keene; his daughter: Lynn Thomas and her fiancé Stephen Dillingham of Spofford; two sisters: Emaline Bruculere and Betty Nuzzo; two brothers: Kenneth Thomas and Byron Thomas; 5 grandchildren: Eric, Jennifer, Mathew, Jason and Jonathan and 10 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years: Betty L. Thomas and a son, Jeffrey Thomas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Fletcher Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.

Memorial Donations may be made, in Carl B. Thomas’s name, to Joan’s Pantry, PO Box 48, Spofford, NH 03462.

Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com), 33 Marlboro St, Keene has been entrusted with his arrangements.