Thomas Samuel Leach, 50, of Lorain, died Saturday, December 24, 20ll. Thomas was born on August 25, 1961 to the late Ronald and Doris (nee Harmon) Leach. He grew up in the Oberlin area and has lived in Lorain for the past 15 years. Thomas worked for the Consumeracq company for the past 13 years as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, camping and sitting around a bonfire. Thomas also liked to ride his motorcycle. Other interests included trains, watching movies and cooking. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Michelle (nee Wooldridge), children Jeremiah (Noemi) Leach of West Bend, WI, Jenny (Curtis) Ward of London, OH and 8 grandchildren; siblings Ronald (Rita) Leach Jr., Sandra Ritchie, Edward (Elaine) Leach, Karen (Woody) Ward, and sister-in-law Cheryl Leach. He is also survived by his 20 nieces and nephews and 28 great nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his brother Richard in 2010. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, December 28 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington, where services will be held on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jay Roller officiating.