JOHN THOMPSON

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JOHN THOMPSON October 29, 1935 - December 1, 2007 Following a sudden and prolonged illness and with family by his side, John Thompson peacefully passed away on December 1, 2007, at the age of 72 years. John was predeceased by his wife, Maureen, in 2004. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his companion, Lorraine, his son Andrew, his daughter Candace, his mother-in-law, Anne Marie, his grandsons, Sebastian and Gavin, and the many wonderful friends he has found in the 40 years he has made his home in Canada. John is also survived by his sister Shirley, her husband Bill and other family in the United Kingdom. John has been actively involved in the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association of Canada. He was a longtime member of ANAF Unit 283 in Winnipeg, serving on the Provincial Command and was the current Dominion President for ANAVETS. He traveled widely in this position, including a trip to France this year to mark the 65th anniversary of the Dieppe raid. Until he retired ten years ago, he worked as a welder for Standard Aero. He has had a busy and happy retirement, volunteering extensively for ANAVETS, golfing and spending time with his grandsons. Throughout their time in Canada, John and Maureen shared their home, their family and their love with many children in the foster care system. Family members give their heartfelt thanks to Lorraine for the tremendous love, care and kindness that she has given John through his illness. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Army, Navy and Air Forces Unit 283, 3584 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, with a gathering to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Starlight Foundation, 2770 14th Avenue Suite #100, Markham, ON L3R 0J1, Tel (905) 752 7827. That best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love. William Wordsworth. 1770-1850. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2007