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Obituary (SC): Frederic Joseph Thomas '53

Posted on 03/05/2019

Frederic Joseph Thomas (1929-2019), known to all as Joe, died February 25, 2019 of natural causes. Originally hailing from Lowell, MA, Joe graduated from the US Naval Academy, Class of 1953.  Following a 20-year career as a Navy officer, he earned an M.A. and Ph.D, and began a second career as Associate Dean of the Business School at the University of Lowell, now UMass-Lowell. Joe retired to Annapolis in 1986, enjoying many years at Chesapeake Harbour, attending Navy football, and sailing the Chesapeake.  In 2012, he and his beloved wife, Janet Heise Thomas relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC. Joe is survived by his wife, Janet; his four children: Richard, Bill, Jack, and Stephanie, and their spouses; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burroughs Funeral home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843-651-1440) is honored to be assisting the family during this difficult time.

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