Harry H. Thomas, formerly of Agawam, MA, passed peacefully at home in Ponte Vedra FL on January 31, 2022. Born in Altenburg, Germany May 31, 1934, son of late Herbert and Elsa (Kretzschmar) Thomas, he came to this country in 1950. He worked for Del Padre in Holyoke MA many years before accepting the position of Admitting Manager at Mercy Medical Center retiring in 1998. He was the church organist and choir director for the South Hadley United Methodist church for 55 years. Classical Music was a huge part of his life and he was an active member of the Springfield Symphony Chorus for over 50 years. Harry leaves behind his wife of 40 years Deborah W (Adams) Thomas, his daughter Renata S Cournoyer and husband Norman of West Springfield, MA, his son Justin S Peavey and wife Suzanne of Mansfield, MA, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his brother Guenther and wife Ingeborg of Los Vegas, NV, his sisters in law Carolyn Thomas of Apopka, FL, Carol Clark and Bruce Allard of Ponte Vedra, FL and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents He was predeceased by his daughter Erika Lisa and brother Lothar.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the West Springfield United Methodist Church on May 20, 2022 at 12pm with burial at the Agawam Veterans Cemetery at 2pm..
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the West Springfield United Methodist Church at 800 Amostown Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089 or the Springfield Symphony Chorus.
Checks made payable to: Springfield Symphony Chorus mailed to:
Alfred G. Herger 9 Althea Drive, Longmeadow MA 01106.