Joy E. Thomas Obituary
In loving memory of Joy E. Thomas of Rochester, New Hampshire, who departed this world on February 5, 2026 at the age of 85. Joy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Joy shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Joy farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her husband Maynard "Gene" Thomas; her parents, Solomon Goff and Edna Goff (Russell); and her sister Janet Jenkins (Goff). She is survived by: her children, Vicki Ridlon, Eric Thomas (Marcia) and Doug Thomas (Shannan). She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org.
