EUREKA - Kathleen Mary Thomas, 75, Eureka, formerly of Elliot Lake, Ont., passed away Friday, January 5, 2007, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Gallway, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Farthy. She had been employed in private home care for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Kathleen enjoyed collecting Royal Dalton figurines and cooking. Surviving are her son, Mark Thomas (Cheryl West), Eureka; sister, Della Farthy, Ireland; brother, Tony Farthy, England; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Sidney Charles Thomas. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors after 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 9th at Mark and Cheryl's home, 6332 East River Westside Road, Eureka. Donations may be made in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements are entrusted to P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Online condolences may be sent to the family at pkmacdonald@pkmacdonaldfuneral.com.