THOMSON, MADELEINE A. - In her 92nd year, Madeleine A. Thomson died in Ottawa on August 25th 2007 after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Thomson. Mother of Claire Miller (David), Halifax, NS, and Thomas, Edmonton, AB. Grandmother of Jeffrey Miller (Kerri), Lake Echo, NS and Eric Miller (Arica), Alexandria VA. Great grandmother of Megan and Marlee Miller, Lake Echo, NS. Mrs. Thomson grew up in the Maritimes where her father, Brenton Penwarden, was a United Church minister with pastoral charges throughout the region. She met and married Thomas Thomson in Bellisle Creek, NB in 1939. Following WWII, they moved to Montreal and then to Ottawa in 1955. Mrs. Thomson became an enthusiastic and knowledgeable collector of Canadian glass, and she was an active member of Glasfax and editor of the Glasfax newsletter. Her interest in glass and antiques led to friendships and collaborations throughout eastern Canada, and because of her expertise, she was frequently called upon as a consultant and speaker. Thanks to the staff at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, and especially to Mary Brown, niece and cousin, for her immeasurable kindness and help. Cremation has taken place, with the cremated remains to be interred in Bellisle Creek, NB, Kennetcook, NS, and at the family cottage in Shediac, NB. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Saturday, September 8th 2007 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. A gathering for family and friends will also be held at Madeleine's cottage in Shediac, New Brunswick, on Saturday, September 22nd at 2 p.m. No flowers, please. In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or a charity of choice. Condolences, donations and tributes may be made at www.mcgarryfamily.ca