Obituary for Sharon M. Thomas
Sharon Marie Thomas, 77, of North Adams, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Williamstown Commons.
Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on April 3, 1945, the daughter of Lincoln G. and Lillian Virde Thomas, Miss Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics Education, a Master of Arts Degree in Geography, and a Ph.D. in Geography all from Arizona State University in Tempe.
Dr. Thomas served as Professor of Geology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts from August 31, 1986 to August 31, 2016.
Sharon loved animals of all kinds, and was especially fond of her cats.
She was a member of The Berkshire Advocates for Animals.
Miss Thomas was pre-deceased by her longtime friend and partner Richard Torrey of Williamstown, MA. She is survived by her dear friends; Matt and Mary Kelly, of Petersburgh, New York, and Andrea Stever, Tyler Stever and Tabitha Dean of North Adams, MA.
In keeping with Miss Thomas’ wishes, there are no services. However, she had suggested that those who desire may make memorial contributions to the St. Francis of Assisi Society for Animals (Cat Rescue) of Bennington, Vermont, in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on April 3, 1945, the daughter of Lincoln G. and Lillian Virde Thomas, Miss Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics Education, a Master of Arts Degree in Geography, and a Ph.D. in Geography all from Arizona State University in Tempe.
Dr. Thomas served as Professor of Geology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts from August 31, 1986 to August 31, 2016.
Sharon loved animals of all kinds, and was especially fond of her cats.
She was a member of The Berkshire Advocates for Animals.
Miss Thomas was pre-deceased by her longtime friend and partner Richard Torrey of Williamstown, MA. She is survived by her dear friends; Matt and Mary Kelly, of Petersburgh, New York, and Andrea Stever, Tyler Stever and Tabitha Dean of North Adams, MA.
In keeping with Miss Thomas’ wishes, there are no services. However, she had suggested that those who desire may make memorial contributions to the St. Francis of Assisi Society for Animals (Cat Rescue) of Bennington, Vermont, in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201