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William A. Thompson

January 20, 2014

Peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife Mary, Bill Thompson of London and formerly of Grand Bend and Woodstock on Monday, January 20th, 2014 in his 87th year. Loving father of Greg and Susie, Doug and Kathy, David and Margaret, Rob, Bill and Julia. Cherished grandpa of Terri, Matthew, Adam, Michelle, Mark, David, Emily, Mary, Max, Lukas, Sam, William and Benjamin and great-grandpa of Ryan and Ila. Dear brother-in-law of Albert Vasily. Bill will also be missed by Mary’s cousin Helen Simmons as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was Treasurer of Standard Tube in Woodstock until his retirement in 1987 and was a long serving Trustee with the Oxford County Separate School Board. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m. The memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Chaldean Catholic Church, 89 Charles Street, London, on Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bill are asked to consider the Holy Family Parish Building Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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(Donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Monique Wood

(Donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Richard Wood

(Donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Jacqueline Patrick and ryan boyle

Mary I am very saddened to here of Bills passing we go back a long way my prayers are with you and your family at this time so sorry I can't be there. Your friend always. Bill

~ D.W.(Bill) Thompson

Dear Mary: My heart breaks for you but God is right beside you giving you and your children the strength that Bill knows you have. Your friends, like us, have many prayers that God will guide you and one day you will join Bill.

~ wanda drew

Mary & family: So sorry to hear about the death of Bill. I remember some good times we shared at the golf club when you lived in Woodstock. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him---family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Dorothy Wells

Mary, very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Longtime friend and supporter of Shirley's during her political courier. Will be missed by many. Sincerely Bill and Shirley

~ Wm & Shirley Harvey

Sorry for your loss. Hope your memories of happier times will help you and your family through this difficult time.

~ Pat and Bob Newton Unit 5

Sorry just is not sufficient enough, I feel like I have lost a member of my own family. Our thoughts are with you all, we're so sorry not the be there with you to celebrate his life. Stay strong, our thoughts are with you.

~ Jacqueline, Patrick and Ryan

Mary Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We are so grateful to you when you came and prayed with my father during his illness. Please know that we wish you the Peace of Christ every day. Blessings, Margaret & Lorraine

~ Margaret Litschko Lorraine Charlebois

My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Wayne Dunn

Dear Mary and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Bill and Mary and my cousins on the trips you made to see us in Virginia. I am so very happy we all got to come and spend time with the family for Bill and Mary's 50th Wedding anniversary in Grand Bend ..we would love for any of you to visit us in Virginia-our home is your home - always. I will never forget the loving words of advice on marriage and life Uncle Bill made on his 50th anniversary. He was a great , kind man who seemed to love life and deeply love his family. We will miss him dearly. I hope us cousins can gather soon and spend some time together . Mary-our prayers are with you and your boys. My info: robindmills@gmail.com..757-846-1852. On Facebook under Robin Dunn Mills

~ Robin Dunn And John Mills , Earl Dunn, Susan LeBlanc and the rest of the Virginia Clan of Bills Sister Shirley Thompson Dunn

(Donated to Holy Family Parish Building Fund )

~ wanda drew

(Donated to Holy Family Parish Building Fund )

~ Rosemary Kerr

(Donated to Holy Family Parish Building Fund )

~ The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club: Kathy MacLean, Maria Devereau, Nancy Coups, Margaret Lowery, Dorothy McGee and Ann Hider

(Donated to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario)

~ Bob & Judy Johnson

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