Died: 8th July 2024

Funeral: 17th July 2024

Peacefully at Invercargill on Monday 8 July 2024.

Aged 77 years.

Loving companion of Lorell.

Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jamie and Jessica Thomas (Rangiora), and Michelle and Warrick Roberts (Drummond).

Loving grandfather of Amonet and Milan Thomas; Thomas, Richie and Hannah Roberts.

Loving Grandad Stephen to Lorell Junior.

Eldest son of John* and Betty* Thomas.

Brother of Liz Douglas, and Paul* Thomas.

Uncle of Nikki Douglas and Michael Douglas.

Brother-in-law of Warwick Douglas, Helen and Arthur* Ischia and Maree and Russell Jones.

Friend of Rae.

Loving companion of “Bob” and good friend for many years of Lex.

(* denotes deceased).

A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel on Wednesday 17 July at 2pm followed by refreshments, then to Southland Crematorium.  

Since 1995 Stephen has been wearing red socks as a tribute to the “lucky red socks” campaign for Kiwi yachties.

Jamie and Michelle would love to see everybody wearing red socks at the service. 

Messages to Family of Stephen Thomas, c/- 15 Memorial Avenue, Drummond, RD 3, Otautau 9683.

A digital message may be left on Stephen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.