Thompson, Joseph
It is with sadness the family of Joseph Leonard John Thompson, age 71, of Nauwigewauk, NB, announces his passing, which occurred on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Palm Springs, California.
Joe was born on August 22, 1944 to Leonard and Theresa Thompson, and baptized on September 17, 1944 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay, NB. He was predeceased by his parents, and his infant brother, Michael Edgar.
Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda M. Theresa (Rogers) Thompson; his daughter, Mary Beth (Lorne) Buchanan of St. Peter’s, Cape Breton, NS; sons, Peter (Kelly McGee) Thompson of Vancouver, BC; and Darren (Stephanie Brennan) of Leduc, Alberta.
PapaJoe will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Tavish and Declan Buchanan, Ethan and Elise Thompson, Reid, Noah and Seth Thompson. He was so very loved as Uncle Joe by Mary Theresa (Gordon) Ferris, Joshua Ferris, Chelsea (Brett) and Mason Langis.
Joe’s brothers and sisters, Anne (Ross) Titus, of Gorham’s Bluff, Ronald Thompson of Nauwigewauk, Gerald (Beth) Thompson of Quispamsis, Marlene Thompson of Quispamsis, and Paul Thompson of Quispamsis, miss their “first born” brother dearly.
Joe is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB with visitation on Sunday, October 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, and Monday 2 to 4pm. Funeral Vigil will be held on Monday at 8:00pm from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, all are welcome to attend.
The Mass of Christian burial, celebrated by Father Kevin Barry, and Father Don Breen, will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:00am from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, followed by a reception downstairs. Both Funeral Vigil and Mass of Christian Burial can be viewed at ReidsFH.com/obituaries/JoeThompson two hours following the start times.
Memorials in memory of Joe may be made to The Joe Thompson Memorial Foundation Scholarship, The Hampton Food Basket or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com.