Gordon A. Thomas, a lifelong Dundalk resident and retired millwright, died of lung cancer Jan. 12 at his home. He was 65.

Mr. Thomas attended grade school and remained a parishioner at Sacred Heart of Mary. He was an active member of the Dundalk High School Class of 1955, which he served as treasurer, and of the Dundalk Heritage society.

After high school graduation, Mr. Thomas served six months of active duty and six years in the Army Reserves, and worked for 30 years as a millwright at Western Electric Co.

He belonged to the Dundalk Athletic Club, the Knights of Columbus Dundalk Council, the Omega Club and American Legion Post No. 38.

A Mass of Christian burial was offered Friday at Sacred Heart of Mary.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, the former Nancy Domico; his mother, Evelyn Thomas of Dundalk; daughter Dana Thomas of Richmond, Va.; stepson John Lineberry of Harford County; stepdaughter Michelle Epley of Canton; and two grandchildren.

The family suggested memorial contributions to: Maryland Community Hospice, 9940 Franklin Square Drive, Baltimore 21236; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 43025, Baltimore 21236-0025.