1936 – 2015

HEBRON — “Buckshot,” also known as Robert Paul Thomas, 79, passed peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 5, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Belfast on June 30, 1936, to Alfred and Corrina Thomas. Buck grew up in Belfast and Lewiston and lived his life in Hebron.

Buck will long be remembered for his love of nature, his eye for a pile of rock, soon to be his next work of art. He knew the best hunting spots and the secret fishing hole. He often told the story of shooting an albino deer and making the paper.

In 1992, Buck traveled to Alaska on the “dream trip,” spending time with his lifelong friend, Bucky Brown, fishing, panning for gold, camping and just being “guys.”

Buck enjoyed simple things, good coffee, good company, a game of cards, pud, pitch or poker! Laughter would always be heard when he thought his family conspired against him.

Buck leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Verna (Beaulieu) Thomas; his brothers, Roger Thomas of Sabattus and Burton Thomas of Florida; his sisters, Nancy Roy of Durham and Sylvia Mills and Colon of Florida; his children, Jocelyn Frechette and Denis of Conway, N.H., Stephanie Warren of Jacksonville, N.C., Jacinta Dostie and Roland of Lewiston, Michael Thomas and Lynn of Harrison, Carol Thomas and Jamie Thomas, both of Hebron; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many close friends, including Joanne Swenson, whom he adored.