THOMSON, JOHN BURNS 1914-2007 John Burns Thomson passed away peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on September 9, surrounded by his wife and family, two weeks after celebrating his 93rd birthday. John was born in Dunfermline Scotland, and at the age of 16 traveled by boat to Canada with a group of friends to the River Valley area. Upon arrival he labored on several farms, and worked as a meat-cutter and truck driver. He eventually settled in Fredericton, where he met Thelma Hay. John and Thelma married in 1942, shortly before he went overseas to serve with the Canadian Forces in the Second World War. Upon his return John became a Constable with the Fredericton Police Force, where he served until retirement in 1979. John and Thelma enjoyed a loving fifty-two year marriage until she passed away in 1994. John was a very well-loved member of the community and lived his life to the fullest, always out "running the roads". He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the camp he built at Oromocto Lake, golfing, playing in dart tournaments, was a member of the Marysville Legion, and enjoyed spending time at his favorite hang-out Gordie's Pub. Recognizing John's love of golf, Gordie's Pub has established an annual Golf Tournament named in his honour. During the last five years John spent much of his time with Hildred Flewelling. They traveled many times to Arizona and New Mexico to visit her family. John loved travelling and having new experiences, and would return with many amusing stories of the places he visited. John and Hildred married in January 2007. John will always be lovingly remembered by his wife Hildred (Flewelling); his four children and their spouses, John Thomson Jr (Julie), Lynn Dunster (Paul), Gary Thomson (Susan) of Fredericton, Karen Thorburn (Tom) of McAdam, chosen daughter Janet DeMello (Mike) of Fredericton; his 11 grandchildren Melissa, Natalie, Cole, Ryan, Lisa-Dawn, Paige, Christina, Michelle, Liane, Erin, Michael, and their families; his 9 great-grandchildren; and his stepchildren David (Gale), Sherry (Mike), Debbie (Eric), Murray (Danielle) and their families. John was the last surviving member of his immediate family, and is survived by his niece May Baird, nephew John Dunning, and numerous cousins. Funeral Service will be held at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd. Fredericton, on Wednesday September 12th at 2pm. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the SPCA, or a charity of your choice.