Mr. Sean M. Thomas

Mr. Sean Michael Thomas, of Pittsfield, passed away after a long, valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, October 26, 2024, shortly after his 50th birthday. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on July 10, 1974, son of Carl and Mary (Wren) Thomas, he graduated from St. Joseph High School and attended Mildred Elley, earning his paralegal certificate. Sean enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September of 1993 where he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge as corporal in 1997. A true Marine, Sean’s resilience and grit was evident throughout his life and remained with him right up until the very end. Sean will be remembered by many as the strongest man they have ever known. In addition to the Marine Corps, Sean held careers in Ballistic Glass, Law and finally in Healthcare. Sean closed out his career at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center where he gained as much from his patients and colleagues as they gained from his care and friendship. Among many things, he enjoyed watching the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox, especially on trips to Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium. He liked arts & crafts to gift to his friends and family, getting his hands on a good project that challenged his skills, and bringing humor, quick-wit, and laughter to any situation. Sean was very proud of his Irish heritage and especially enjoyed his Nana's mutton pies, visiting the Irish Village in Cape Cod and sharing meals and laughs with his large Irish family. He is survived by his parents, Carl and Mary (Wren) Thomas. He leaves his daughter, Kailee Thomas (husband, Jaryd Dulieu) and her mother, Gabrielle Coleman, as well as his son, Kaelen Thomas and his mother, Jaime Marby. Sean is survived by his brother, Kristian Thomas (partner, Rachel McMahon), as well as his sisters, Ashley Thomas, and Mary Roy (husband, Joseph Roy). Sean is also survived by many aunts and uncles, Brenda and Brian Griffin, Eileen Kane, James Wren, Peggy and John Giguere, Rita and Mark Foss, Robbin and Darcy Chapman, and Louise and Tommy Lis as well as many beloved cousins. One of the titles that Sean was most proud of was that of Uncle Sean-- he is survived by many nephews who brought him immense joy: Kieran, Avery, Makhi, Gabriel, Carter, Alexander, Zachary, Jack and lastly by his favorite niece, his princess Brielle. Sean also leaves behind his partner, Amy Slonski, her son Brodie and their dog Sasha. Sean is predeceased in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Eileen Wren, and Leonard and Christine Perrault, his uncle, Thomas Wren, and his aunt, Jean Steele-Wren. Funeral Notice: Calling hours for Mr. Sean M. Thomas will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11am with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Peter Naranjo, Chaplain of BMC. Burial with full military honors will be Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11am at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sean’s memory can be made directly to Kailee Thomas and will be applied towards an educational fund for Sean’s son, Kaelen.

Mr. Sean M. Thomas

July 10, 1974 - October 26, 2024