Clayton Ralph Thomas passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 8th, 2010, at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL, in his 88th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his four sons: Melvin (Pauline), Larry (Alva), Wayne (Valda) and Roderick; his grandchildren: Karen (Thane), Michael, Lori (Chris), Kimberly (Shane), Michael and Samantha; great-grandchildren: Robyn, River, Hannah and Zachary; also a large number of extended family and friends. Dad was predeceased by his wives: Olive (1996), Myrtle (2007), Lucy (2009); daughter-in-law, Louise (1996) and grandson, Darren (1996). The family will be receiving family and friends from Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main St., Deer Lake, NL, today, Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake, with Pastor Peter Grimes officiating. Burial to follow at the family plot of the church cemetery, Wight's Road, Deer Lake, NL. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Gideon's or a charity of one's choice in Clayton's memory would be graciously appreciated by the family. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page: www.parsonsfuneralhome.com