C. Maureen Thomas

Celeste Maureen Thomas, age 86, died on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her son’s home. Known to family and friends as Maureen, she was born on June 14, 1936 in Waynesboro, PA. She was the daughter of the late Claude A. and C. Bernadette Wagaman O’Toole, the owners of O’Toole Garage in Thurmont, MD. Shelia Farrell, Celeste’s sister, died November 16, 2021. Maureen was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, MD, where she studied to become a dietitian. On January 9, 1960, she married George Leicester Thomas III, who died on December 5, 1996. He was co-owner of Lilypons Water Gardens, with his brother, Charles B. Thomas. Maureen was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Matthew Anthony Thomas and Vincent Joseph Thomas. Maureen served as a Clinical Dietitian at the Frederick Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years. In addition, she was Past President of the Zonta Club of Frederick, a member of St. Josephs’ College Alumni Association, and a devout parishioner of St. John’s the Evangelist and St. Joseph’s-on-Carrollton Manor Pastorate. Maureen and George III had one son, George Leicester Thomas IV, of Adamstown, MD who married Patrice, the daughter for whom she had prayed. Maureen was a remarkable Nana to her two grandchildren, Mark Andrew Thomas, who lives in California, and Josephine SunYung Thomas, of Adamstown, MD. Maureen loved spending time with her grandchildren; they brought her so much joy and she delighted in their accomplishments! Maureen thrived by helping others, living each day to the fullest, giving generously, enjoying her yard, and taking rides through the county with her son, George. Maureen had such a genuine heart, a soothing voice, and a joyful laugh. She will be remembered for receiving the greatest happiness when giving to others. Many thanks to her caregivers, Joyceline from Visiting Angels, and the Frederick Health Hospice team for the love and care they gave our mom.

The family will receive friends at the Keeney Basford Funeral Homes, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 4 pm to 7 pm. A Christian Wake will be held at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Joseph’s-on-Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick, MD, on Friday, July 22, 2022 beginning at 10 am, with Father John Williamson as celebrant. Interment will be immediately following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph’s-on-Carrollton Manor for the restoration of the historic church’s roof or Frederick Health Hospice.