THOMSON - John Alexander (Al) Thompson Following a lengthy illness John Alexander (Al) Thomson, age 79, passed away at the Cypress Regional Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Al is survived by his wife Diana Andrews Thomson, her son Stuart Andrews; his daughter Beverley (Bill) Perret: sons Jordan and Levi; his son Myles (Barbara) Thomson, children Jessica, Nathan, Erin; great- grandchildren Tana, Christopher, Madison, Aimie and Renee; brother Bill (Marlene) and their children; sister Dorothy (Mac) J.D. McNichol, their children and sister Jean Todd. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Jean Marie (Pearson) Thomson (married May 5, 1952 - deceased, June 23, 2000); and by a brother Malcolm (2001). Al was born February 4, 1932 in Simpson, SK the first born child of Alexander and Dorothy Elizabeth (Bateson) Thomson. He attended school in Nokomis, SK. Al enlisted in the army on September 26, 1949 in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers where he trained as a mechanic. He was honorably discharged on October 30, 1952. Al was employed for 2 years with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and 1 year with the CPR. He was employed for 35 years by Sask. Power in various positions at Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Coleville, and Swift Current retiring on August 31, 1987 as District Superintendent of Gas Production and Transmission at the Success Compressor Station. Al spent many enjoyable summers at his cabin at Aquadeo Beach on Jackfish Lake where he was instrumental in the formation of Aquadeo as a Village. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 32 years serving on the Executive and as President. In retirement he enjoyed travelling, especially cruising, until ill health curtailed his activities. The Prayer Service for Mr. Al Thomson will take place on Monday January 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm from St. Stephen The Martyr Anglican Church with Rev. Jonathan Hoskin officiating. The Memorial Service for Mr. John "Al" Thomson of Swift Current will take place on Tuesday January 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm from St. Stephen The Martyr Anglican Church with Rev. Jonathan Hoskin officiating. The Interment Service will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon at a later date. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated by the family.