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Leah Ruth (Swan) Thomas

Aug 2nd, 2017

Leah Ruth (Swan) Thomas
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Leah Ruth (Swan) Thomas of Harwich and formerly of Dennis Port passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday August 2, 2017.

Born in Washington, PA, Leah was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Anna Maude (Wilson) Swan.

Leah is the wife of the late Ed Thomas, a long time Cape Cod resident and attorney. She was also the wife of the late Jack Keefover and the late Richard Neil Johnson.

A graduate of San Bernadino Valley College in California with an Associates Degree, Leah dedicated many years working in retail focused on fashion, fine jewelry, interior design, and electronics. She was also a very talented artist.

Leah loved and enjoyed family, including her many nieces, nephews and good friends over a life well lived. She loved music, gardening, art, playing dominoes with her friends, and walking with Misha, her toy poodle, in the Johnny Kelley Park in South Dennis and along the beautiful beaches and shores of Cape Cod.

She is survived by two daughters, Darlene Johnson Morris and her husband, Eddie, and Leah Charmaine Berti; two grandchildren, Jason M. Pratt and his wife, Megan, and Stacie M. Pratt Dolby and her husband, Jeremhy; five great grandsons, Ashton and Luke Dolby, and Griffin, Brody, and Sawyer Pratt; three sisters, Mila Faye Swan Sprowls, and Bonita Swan Doubleday and her husband, Leroy; two step- daughters, Patti Keefover Oyer and her husband, Skip, and Cynthia Keefover Blowitz and her husband, Peter; a step-son, Richard Thomas; two step-grandchildren, Jasmine and Dylan Thomas.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Leah is predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth Louise “Betty Lou” Swan Mounts and her husband, Paul, and Norma Jean Swan Miller and her husband, Gene; a son in-law, Sergio Berti; a brother in-law, Donald Sprowls; two brothers, Charles William Swan and his wife, Jane, and Clarie Edward Swan and his wife, Mary; and her constant companion of 15 years, Misha.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday September 8 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

A sunset burial at sea on Saturday September 9 will set sail at 6 p.m. out of Hyannis Inner Harbor.

Guest Book

Janet Swan
#7
Friday - Sep 8, 2017 12:00 am

Darlene, Charmaine, and family: We're thinking of you all today. We'll always miss Aunt Leah. She was such a special lady. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting around the table with the family and just talking, laughing, and of course, the singing. It's amazing how she remembered the lyrics to all those old songs. No one can take our memories and we'll always cherish our memories of Leah. Love to you all.

Lorraine
#6
Thursday - Sep 7, 2017 12:00 am

Darlene and family, I know how deep this loss is to all of you. I am greatful that she was a part of my life. She had a wonderful sprit and will be missed. I love you all.

Betty Phaneuf
#5
Thursday - Sep 7, 2017 12:00 am

Dear Leah and Darlene, My deepest sympathies. I have been trying to get in touch but having phone troubles. Leah, hope to see you when you get back to Ct. Do take care and know I am thinking of both of you.

Lisa
#4
Thursday - Sep 7, 2017 12:00 am

Darlene, Char, Jason, Stacie and family, I know you all know how I felt about Grandma; she was a beautiful loving soul! I am so sorry for your loss. May she be your beautiful guardian angel and look over you as she did here on earth. Big huge hugs to all of you❤️

Mark
#3
Monday - Sep 4, 2017 12:00 am

Darlene, Libby and I send you are deepest sympathies. We are thinking of you. Love, Mark

Patricia Hamlin
#2
Friday - Sep 1, 2017 12:00 am

You were a beautiful soul that brought joy to my life.

Connie
#1
Friday - Sep 1, 2017 12:00 am

My very deepest sympathy to Leah, Darlene and Darlene's family. Your mom was one of my dearest friends! I'll always treasure and be greatful for the ttime we spent together when she lived in Conn. We would take Misha and my Yogi, and go for walks or just sit on her porch and visiit. Although she moved back to the Cape, we remained very close friends. She was a kind, soft spoken lady who had so many talents and touched so many lives. Her passing will leave a void in the lives of those that loved and knew her well. RIP My Very Dear Friend you will be sorely missed!

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