Gordon Alexander Thomas84, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on December 24th.

The son of Earle and Helen Thomas of Rye, NY, Gordon graduated from Rye High School before matriculating at Dartmouth College. Gordon graduated with the esteemed Dartmouth Class of 1949 and then continued his post-graduate education at Columbia University, where he received his law degree.

Gordon retired to Norwich, VT after serving many years as the Vice President and General Counsel of ITT Continental Baking Company in Harrison, NY. In retirement, Gordon traveled extensively, played tennis and paddle tennis, and sang with the Men's Glee Club of the Upper Valley. Gordon also dedicated countless hours to a wide array of volunteer organizations in the Upper Valley and beyond. He was a friend to many and respected by all.

Gordon was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Doris Aakervik Thomas, and is survived by his wife of 8 years, Patricia Dumke Thomas and her family. Gordon is also survived by his daughter Krista Corr, son-in-law Barton Corr, and granddaughters Julia and Megan Corr of Newton, MA; his daughter Alix Jenkins and son-in-law John Jenkins of Hillsborough, NC; his sister Joanne Macomber and her family of Marblehead, MA; his sister Betsy Amin-Arsala and her family of Washington, DC; Goddaughter Carol Mohn of Marblehead, MA and Goddaughter Susan Gramstorff of Gatlinburg, TN.

A celebration of life for friends and family will be held at the top of Hopkins Center, Hanover, NH on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm.