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Alfretta Frances Thomas

August 26, 2012

THOMAS, Alfretta Frances (nee Tolman)


Aged 80, passed away peacefully at Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay BC on August 26, 2012. Frances was born in Vancouver on May 30, 1932.


She worked for the Vancouver School Board and was active in the West Point Grey United Church. In 1965 she married Melvin Thomas and a few years later they moved to Courtenay where she made many friends.


Frances enjoyed her garden and always had a love of travel. She and Mel shared many ocean cruises to various parts of the world. Her church life was important to her and she served faithfully in the work of Comox United Church. She is survived by her loving husband and constant companion, Mel; her brothers, Gordon of Richmond and Bruce of Vancouver, as well as nephews Jeff, Jamie and Paul Tolman and their families.


A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 pm at Comox United Church. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.



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