Augusta Thomas, 98

Augusta Thomas, beloved wife of the late Ned Thomas, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2013 at age 98.

Lifelong champion of social justice, teacher, active in numerous community projects, and world traveler. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services at Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd., Hamden FRIDAY morning at 11 a.m. Private Interment Services were held.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Augusta Strauss Thomas Scholarship Fund at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., New York.,NY 10065.

Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven. www.shurefuneralhome.com