Gloria C Thomas, Berube (Riordan) passed away Thursday March 16, 2023 at home with family by her side. She was the daughter of Pearl C (Dugay) and Lionel R Berube. Born in Winthrop, Ma on May 31, 1947. She moved to Billerica at age 4, graduated from Billerica Memorial High School class of 1965.
She worked at Bellafram Corp in Pelham, NH for many years then at Wes-Co/ Aga Gas in Billerica, Ma. Shortly after she was forced to retire due to her long fight battle with Osler-Weber Rendu Syndrome (HHT).
She was an avid animal activist and loved all animals especially dogs and elephants. She always looked forward to their (Phillip & Gloria) trip to Aruba annually. She loved music especially Queen. She also loved to shop & watch football.
She was pre-deceased by her beloved son Chad Riordan and parents.
She is survived by her loving husband Phillip Thomas, her daughter in law Phyllis Riordan, stepson Jeffrey Thomas (fiancé Amie Searles), and Christina & Antonia Lavina (Chad’s stepdaughters)
Contributions in her memory may be made to Gray2K USA Worldwide or the Humane Farmers Association.
Services will be private per Gloria’s wishes and celebration of life will take Place at the Lo Kai Restaurant,1655 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, on Saturday, April 1, starting at 3 p.m.
