Narragansett Electric Executive Ronald Lloyd Thomas, Sr. Dies at 85
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Narragansett Electric Executive Ronald Lloyd Thomas, Sr. Dies at 85
Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 35 years, Dorothy O. Thomas (Mangum), Dorothy's father Samuel Corry of Providence, RI, Dorothy's daughter Brittie D. Taylor, and Brittie's son Terrell Thomas Taylor of Western Cranston, RI. Ronald's adult children with former wife Mary V. Thomas: Periane Thomas (Vanda Veiga) of Rumford, RI; Ronetta J. Ross (Michael Ross) of Gladstone, MO; and Ronald L. Thomas, Jr. (Denise Thomas) of Pawtucket, RI. Grandchildren: Vanessa A. Meattey (Dominic Meattey and great-granddaughter Janelle Meattey) of Sullivan, NH; Ronald L. Thomas, III of Providence, RI; Christian D. Vargas (Genesis Vargas) of Smithfield, RI; Sa'Renna N. Thomas of Orlando, FL; Harper M. Ross of Gladstone, MO; and Stephon X. Thomas of Pawtucket, RI; nieces Yvonne Brown, Donna Scott (Elder Wm. Scott), Maya Breuer, (Stephen Casserly).
A graduate of Central High School and Johnson & Wales University, Ronald began his career at Narragansett Electric Company (NELCO) in customer service in 1963 and became Director of Personnel., He was promoted to Division Director of National Grid before his retirement. During his revered tenure, the name Ron Thomas became synonymous with cultivating a wide range of growth opportunities for employees and paving the way for countless people to secure gainful employment with NELCO.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTFuneral Service Monday, March 14, 2022 at Truth Tabernacle 542 Potters Avenue Providence, RI 02907. Viewing - 10:00-11:00 am. Funeral Service - 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Burial Immediately Following - Service Swan Point Cemetery 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906.
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In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: First Tabernacle 105 Dodge St, Providence, RI 02907 Allen AME Church 161 Bellevue Ave, Providence, RI 02907