On December 16, 2024
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Jason Tylor Thomas, 52

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KILLINGTON—Jason Tylor Thomas, 52, of Killington, Vermont, and formerly of Putnam Station, New York, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Born in Middlebury on Jan. 2, 1972, he is the son of Jeanette L. (Cummings) LaPointe and the late Henry A. Thomas.

Jason was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He graduated from Ticonderoga High School and NCCC with a degree in Computer Science. Most recently, he was ordained a Minister.

Jason loved to cook and was employed as a Cook at the Rivershed Restaurant in Killington, Vermont.

He was an avid Yankees fan and loved cars. His greatest enjoyment was being a Dad and spending time with his kids.

He also enjoyed fishing with Heidi and hunting.

Survivors include his mother, Jeanette LaPointe; his fiancée, Heidi DePaul; his two sons, Riley Thomas and Ross Thomas; his daughter, Raegan Thomas; three stepsons, Timothy Rogers, Ryan Rogers, and Damon Rogers; three sisters, Kim Coffin (Matt), Chantel Thomas (Cindy), and Desiree LaPointe; two stepbrothers, Tom LaPointe (Judy) and Chris LaPointe (Charlotte); and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Henry Thomas, and his step-father, John LaPointe.

Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday, Dec.17, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga.

A Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Oliver Bevins will officiate.

Interment with Military Honors will take place in the Spring at the family plot of the Meadow Knoll Cemetery of Putnam Station.

To offer online condolences, visit: wilcoxandreganfuneralhome.com.

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