Peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of the late Laurie Thomas (nee Merrifield). Loving companion of Janet Dool. Dear father of Jay Thomas of Sault Ste. Marie and Joel Thomas of Muskoka, Ontario. Proud Papa of Tanisha and Kaija. Lovingly remembered by Kerri Dool (Scott Nisbett) and Jayson Dool (Jennifer) of Fredericton, NB. Dear brother of Judy Pickering (Howard), Randy Thomas, Lauri Murphy (Alan), Dianne Thomas and David Thomas (Audrey). Bill is predeceased by his parents Earl and Helen Thomas. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Saturday, June 30, 2007 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2:30 pm. Interment at a later date in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Sault Area Hospital Palliative Care Fund or the Algoma Residential Community Hospice would be appreciated.