THOMAS, Cora Amelia

Age 85 of Upper Rawdon, passed away at home on April 30, 2020 from a battle with cancer. Born in Moose Brook on March 17, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Kerr) Laffin. She is survived by her children, Lola Wilson, Linda Mackeigan (Leo), Marilyn Thomas (Archie Macinnis), Janet Macaulay (Robert), Judy Thomas (Bruce Trenholm), and John (Sheila). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren and brother, Albert. Cora was predeceased by her husband, John Raymond "Ray" Thomas; son-in-law, Gary Wilson and many brothers and sisters. Mom was a hard worker and a splendid cook. She worked numerous years, employed at the Scotia Nursing Home as a cook. In later years she provided care to her dying husband and seniors in the Rawdon area. Mom volunteered as a Firette. She was a hardworking organizer, cook, host, and greeter. St. David’s will have an empty pew; fund-raiser, caring woman - her work is done. Cremation has taken place. Due to the current Nova Scotia Health regulations concerning the Covid-19 virus, there will be a Funeral service held in St. David’s Anglican Church in Upper Rawdon and a private family burial in St. Paul’s Anglican Church cemetery, Centre Rawdon at a later date. Donations in memory of Cora can be made to St. David’s Anglican Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Highway 354, Kennetcook, ph-1-902-362-2440 or please visit our website at: www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book and send private condolences.