Claudia Thomas, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 6, 2023. She fought a long battle of Alzheimer’s with her devoted husband by her side. She was the daughter of David and Helen DeNunzio, born in New Britain and graduated from New Britain High School in 1964. She grew up spending summers at Harbor View Beach in Clinton with her family where she met her husband Robert (Bob) Thomas. They were married for 57 years, living in Westbrook for the last 52 years.
She is survived by her loving husband Robert (Bob) Thomas, daughter Cheryl Thomas and husband Remo Wilhelm, son Douglas Thomas, grandchildren Emily and Jonathan Hotkowski, Corrina and Joseph Thomas, sister Judith Hill and husband Don of Plainville, sister-in-law Geraldine Chapman and husband Charlie, her cousins and many nieces and nephews.
After retiring from a career as an executive secretary, she enjoyed spending winters in Florida and summers at their cottage on the lake in Vermont. She is described by many as a sweet lady, always smiling and very devoted to her family. She was a very loved Grandmother.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:00AM at Saint Mark the Evangelist Church, 222 McVeagh Road in Westbrook. Burial will follow in Cypress Cemetery, Essex Road in Westbrook.
Memorial contributions can be made to Westbrook Visiting Nurses, 866 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498.
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