Dorothy "Dot" Thomas

Dorothy “Dot” Thomas, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the loving support of her daughters. Born on June 2, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, Dot lived a full and vibrant life marked by independence, generosity, and deep devotion to family and community.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Frank Thomas.

Dot is survived by her daughters, Terri Carbonelli (Michael) of Wayne, New Jersey, and Eileen Thomas (Jon Hoyt) of Eugene, Oregon; her grandchildren Michael Provissiero, Michael Carbonelli Jr., Nicholas Carbonelli, and Samika Hoyt; and five great-grandchildren.

A homemaker for many years, Dot was known for her remarkable talents and unwavering determination. She tackled sewing, wallpaper hanging, and countless home projects with confidence and skill, taking great pride in creating a warm and beautiful home for her family. In 1988, she and Frank retired and moved to New Smyrna Beach, where they built a rich life filled with lasting friendships. They enjoyed tennis, lively cocktail hours on the beach, and Saturday mornings at Jason’s Corner. Dot devoted more than 20 years to volunteering at Bert Fish/AdventHealth Hospital, working in the coffee shop, at The Pink Door resale shop, and most recently as a welcoming front desk greeter.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including cocktail hour, shopping at Bealls Outlet, and chocolate Blizzards from Dairy Queen. An avid bridge player, she cherished her time with her card group, the “River Rats.” In her later years, she became a beloved resident at Lexington Place, where she lived for the past five years. Dot was famously organized, sharp, and fiercely independent. Even in her final days she remained strong-willed and clear-minded, facing the end on her own terms surrounded by family.

She will be remembered for her strength, wit, loyalty to friends and family, and the vibrant life she built in the community she loved.