Dorothy Thomas

Dorothy Thomas, 79, was born on February 2, 1946 in GoldenBridge, NY to the late Ada M. Baldwin and David Barker. She was the youngest of her 15 siblings. She was a widow to her first husband Clarence Sebastian Sr. & her beloved second husband David I.M. Thomas. She was predeceased by all of her siblings, her 2 sons: Clarence (Cuk) Sebastian Jr., Troy Sebastian, and her stepchildren: Myrtle White and David Thomas Jr. She leaves behind 3 daughters: Kristal (Lue) Hemingway, Dawn (Dennis) Thomas, Sheri (Ezra) Golett; A bonus daughter: Shakita House and her stepdaughter: Patricia Thomas. Her grandchildren: Romond Williams, Sharne (Troy) Morris, George Thomas, Aja Thomas, Lamar (Lacey) Cole, Chris (Jada) Coleman, Jakai Coleman, Keyara (Aaron) Thomas, Demi Williams, Ameir Durham, William Miller, Tatyana Allston, & Shaquaja (Quincey) Allston. Her great grandchildren: Jade Morris, Camille Morris, Gemia Thomas, Khloé Thomas, Ariana Morris, Leila Thomas, Kamren Thomas, Maverick Cole, & Chris Thomas. She also left behind a hosts of nieces & nephews, and a few special friends.

Dorothy Thomas loved the Lord and she celebrated the day that she got born again on June 4, 2013. After she gave her life to the Lord, she made it her mission to get all of her family to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior also. All of her children and grandchildren can attest that she played a crucial role in getting us to the point of receiving salvation. She loved her family and always instilled in us the importance of family bonding.

She was a member at Faith Tabernacle Ministries in Hamden, CT. She loved her church family and served with a servant’s heart. She was a very giving and kindhearted person. Her family will miss her dearly but will continue to treasure all of the precious memories shared with her.

The Family will also like to especially acknowledge and honor Sheri and Ezra Golett for taking her into their home and caring for her around the clock 24/7. We appreciate your dedication and selfless support throughout the years.

A celebration of Dorothy‘s life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10am at Ebenezer Chapel, 50 Dwight Street, New Haven, CT. Viewing in Church from 9 to 10am. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.