THOMAS (Carroll), Clara Theresa

A great light faded with the gentle passing of Clara Thomas on July 14, 2021, in Halifax. Born 1930 in Margaree Forks to Leo D. Carroll and Sally (Tompkins) Carroll; Clara loved family, friends and entertaining. She was known for her generosity and wit, keeping her humor to the end entertaining visitors with stories and telling fortunes. Clara was an avid reader and enjoyed politics and current affairs. As a young woman, she wrote for Cape Breton newspapers. Although Clara completed vocational training in bookkeeping, she stayed home providing support to her family. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion (Centennial) and served as president for one term. She also volunteered with womens organizations during her many years living in Dartmouth. Clara was married to William "Bill" Thomas in 1953 until his death in January 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Sadie Ann (Thomas) Frye and son-inlaw, Jay M. Frye, both of Stillwater Lake; and granddaughter, Bridgett FryeHoughton (Alex), Columbia, S. C. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Rizzo of Waltham, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings: Edward, Ruth, Bessie, Dave, Helen, Gervase, and Mary. She was also predeceased by several nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s memory may be made to Halifax Hospice, who provided wonderful care during her last weeks and to the SPCA. Her family would like to thank Palliative Care for their assistance and her many relatives and friends who provided support with visits, calls and cards. A memorial mass will be held Friday, July 30th at 6 p.m. in St. Patrick’s, North East Margaree. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Sunset Funeral Cooperative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences to: www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com