Thomas, Gordon E. Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 surrounded by his family at the age of eighty-two. Gordon was the cherished husband of Yvonne (Rogers) Thomas, loved and respected father of Colleen (Barry) Gander, Stephen (Dorothea) Thomas, Carol Thomas and the late Gordon and Donald Thomas. Grandfather of Priska, Arno, Leon, Corey, Paul, Anica and Trevor. He was the brother of Clifford (Gladys), Grace (late Harvey) Rogers, Bill (Beverley), Stan (Heather), Terry (Christine) and the late Gene Jones and Evelyn (late Roger) Fraser. Gordon will be fondly remembered by brother-in-law Lyness Jones and all his family and friends. He served as Master Warrant Officer in the Royal Canadian Engineers as Army Photographer, retired from Transport Canada and the Corps of Commissionaires. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth, Sunday, February 17th, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel Monday at 10:30 A.M. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, Perth or the Masonic Foundation. Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service Sunday at 4:00 P.M.