Saturday, January 24, 2009

In Memory of Vin Thoms

Vin Thoms passed away suddenly on Monday, January 19th at the age of 68. His service was held yesterday and an online condolence book is available for those who wish to leave a message to Vin's family.

Farewell, Our Dear Friend

What to do?

What to do, when the bad news arrives

The unchangeable need to say good-bye

What to do, when your hearts torn in two?

The pain and the sadness, filling your mind

What to do, when you need to talk

But only silence answers your cries

What to do, when you need to cry

The tears won't come, for your eyes are dry

What to do, when the curtain is closed

But to say farewell, we'll miss you our friend


Farewell our friend. You will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have a chance to have had you in their lives. We thank you for so many good memories, and we wish that we'd had a chance to have more together.

For full obituary, see Keep Mullica Green post.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear Vin passed away. He had a great sense of humor and was a true friend to Mullica, caring deeply about all the issues. My deepest sympathy to his family. Mullica Township has truly lost a wonderful resident. Rest in peace.

Anonymous said...

We will always remember Vin and his service to Mullica. He was an exceptionally talented man who gave his time and energy freely to causes he believed in.
He was a great friend with a way of saying things that would always make you laugh.
He had a beautiful service packed with people that left standing room only.
Our deepest condolences to Kathy and his family.
He will be tremendously missed by everyone.
Rest in peace,friend.

Anonymous said...

Vin's probably updating Larry on Bill's deceit at this very moment.

Anonymous said...

I didnt know Vin long enough but I was impressed that although he was new to Mullica he was so much into preserving the area and its treasures. he was excited like a little kid when he talked about his projects that included his bathouse.
He truly was an inspiration in appreciating Mullica and fighting to preserve it. He left us too soon and he will be missed. "Thank You" for coming to Mullica and helping us fight the transfer station.