Calvin V. Thomas

February 28, 1928 - October 25, 2018

Calvin V. Thomas, 90, of Hartford, passed away Thursday (October 25, 2018) at St. Francis Hospital. Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies, he was a longtime Hartford resident and worked for the Hartford Board of Education as a painter and window glazer for 26 years until his retirement. Calvin was a longtime member of the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, was a former Mason, and was founder and longtime member of a band in Hartford named The Venturians. Surviving Calvin are two sons, Gerald Thomas and his wife Patricia of Farmington and Junior Thomas of Hartford; a daughter, Barbara Thomas of Hartford. He is also survived by one sister, eight grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron, Christian, Ian, Aiden, Stephen, Natasha, and Errol, two great grandchildren as well as several nieces. Calvin was recently predeceased by his son, Howard Thomas. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday November 01, 2018 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp Street, Forestville. Calling hours are from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the church, the funeral service will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or to Our Heroes Fund Inc PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com