September 21, 1929 – June 6, 2023
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Donna (Bullock) Thompson for 67 years. Cherished father of Jim and Debby Thompson, Jane and the late Erin McComb (2019), and Jean and Mark Wright. Adored grandfather of Michael and Jenn, Shawn and Alexa; Nicole and Shane, Steven and Shelby; and Emily and Jake and great-grandfather of Jack, Olivia, and Sophia. Dear brother of Ruby and the late Jan Lagerwerf. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ellison and Effie (Walker) Thompson and his siblings Don and Ila Thompson.
Russ loved going for walks, playing the piano and he cherished his furry friends. He enjoyed spending time at Pine Lake Trailer Park with his loving wife Donna and the many friends they made over the 35 years there. His friendly face will be greatly missed around the streets of Lucan and at the trailer park.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Thursday from 5 – 8 PM. Registration is appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Russ’ funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, June 9th at 11 AM. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Jessica’s House, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Joann
Jane and family
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Thinking of you all.
Marion Depuydt
Donna,family, & friends,
So sorry to read in the Banner today of cousin Russ`s passing. He lived a good long life & well be sorely missed. Remember the good times which I am sure they are many. Prayers to you & the family.
Hugs, Marion (Thompson) Depuydt
The Trudgen Family
So sorry to hear of Russ’ passing, he was a longtime neighbour of ours on Francis Street! Always enjoyed our chats! Russ was the kind of guy you could always count on! Flora and Armand Kernick were special friends of the Thompson’s! Our deepest condolences to Donna, Jean and Jane and their families, with love and prayers, Paul, Jo, Matt and Karla.
Peter willems
Donna and family, Sorry for your loss .Russ was a great man and was interesting to listen to all his stories. He will be greatly missed in the park.
Peter and Elsie Willems
Martin/Jo Anne
Donna,Jim,Jane ,Jean and Families:
We are so very sorry on the passing of Russ and we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cherish your memories ❤️
Martin & Jo Anne Clarke
Doreen Lee Jones
Jane and family
So sorry for the loss of your father. I remember having wonderful talks with your Mom and Dad in the Villa when your gramma Bullock was a patient there loved the family photos you shared. Keep all the memories close to your heart
Brenda Hern
Dear Jane and family – I was so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time – 💞
Timothy Bullock
My condolences to Aunt Donna and Family upon hearing the passing of Uncle Russ, he was such a kind, loving and gentle soul. I have fond memories of my childhood spending time as a family together.
Love Tim
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all of Russ’ loved ones. Lucan has lost another good man. He will certainly be missed.
Jim and Helen
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Dear Jean, Mark, Emily and Jake,
We are so very sorry to read of the passing of your beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather and send our condolences. May wonderful memories, and the love he gave each of you, help you through the coming days. Keeping you in our thoughts at this time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Karen Overholt
Jane and family, sorry to hear about the loss of your father .Thinking about you at this difficult time. ❤️
Denise Morrison
Donna, Jane, Jean and family,
Thinking of you all as you mourn the loss of Russ. We will remember him fondly for his welcoming hellos while passing by each other around town. He was such a kind, gentle man. Cherish your memories during this difficult time. ❤️
Denise (Dobbie) Morrison and family
Freida Wright
Harvey Beierling and family.
Freida Wright and family.
We wish to express our deepest condolences to you Donna and all family members. Always cherish the beautiful memories that you and Russ made in the past years. May God be with you during this time and always give you comfort.
Donald Appleby
DONNA AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF RUSSELL
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER’S ARE WITH YOU DURING THESE VERY DIFFICUT TIMES.
CHERISH ALL YOUR MEMORIES AND HOLD THEM CLOSE TO YOUR HEART.
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ASPEN & I WILL MISS VISITING WITH RUSSELL.
Jane and Ken Rollings
Dear Donna and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. He was such a kind man with a great sense of humour! He will be missed.
Thinking of you,
Ken and Jane Rollings
Nancy Hogan
Jim & Debby, Mike & Jenn, Shawn & Alexa, Jack & Olivia
So very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy.
Nancy & Gary Hogan
Barb Eisenschink
Donna and family, my deepest sympathy to you at this time.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Donna and Family
Sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to all.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Denise Capitano
Unfortunately I am out of town and won’t be able to attend the visitation. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Cherish your memories as they will help you get through this difficult time.
Denise
Glenn & Sue Rollings
Donna, Jim & Deb and families.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Russ. Treasure your family memories as you look back on a life well lived.
Glenn & Sue and family
Ally (Dawson), Scott, and Benjamin Bowden
We will miss seeing Russ on our visits home. We could always count on him for a smile or, more often than not, a good-natured jest! He was a wonderful neighbour to us kids growing up, and always took a sincere interest in where our lives had taken us more recently. Scott and I are so happy that we were able to have both Russ and Donna in attendance at our wedding a few years ago. Russ’s absence will be palpable on Francis Street but he will always be remembered fondly.
Glenda &Paul Waddell
Donna,Jane,Jean,Jim and families our deepest condolences to you all,treasure your memories..Thinking of you all
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Donna, Jim, Jane, Jean and Families,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Russ. In the short time I met him back in 2015, I got to know what a kind , interesting, and friendly man he was. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Trudy Hodgins
Donna, Jane and family.
Sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Take care❤️
Trudy
Barbara Moore
Donna and family .. Sorry to read of Russ’s passing.
Don Lankin
Donna and family sorry hear of Russ’s passing he will be greatly missed.
O’Neil
Donna & family,
Thinking of you at this time. May the years of memories offer you all much comfort.
Sincerely Phyllis O’Neil
The Benner's
Dear Donna and Family…Sorry to hear of Russell’s passing…He was such a pleasant gentleman and it was always enjoyable to have a chat when our paths crossed…Our sympathy …..The Benner Family
Angela Klaassen
Jane and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Thinking of you all.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Donna and family.
So sorry to read about Russell’s passing. Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
He will be missed walking around town.
Sheila Butchart
Prayers and loving thoughts of your dad as I remember him enjoying walking all over Lucan
Anne and Pete
Donna, Jim, Jean, Jane and families,
We will miss Russ very much. He loved seeing his family and his friends. Always enjoyed a laugh and a chat. He was a good man, a good neighbour and a great grandfather!
Bob & Cathy Moore
Donna & Family,
Thoughts & prayers are with you. Treasure all those great memories. We will miss seeing Russ out on his daily walks.
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Donna and Family
So sorry to hear of Russ’s passing ,he had a nice long life ,but it is still hard to say goodbye for that final time .
May God comfort your whole family at this sad time ,and as many have said ,missed him out walking of late .
Sending sympathy and caring thoughts to you all .
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Donna, Jim, Jane, Jean & Families, So Sorry to hear of Russ’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I remember Russ walking with his granddaughter and thought how nice that she walked with him a special bond they shared .
Linda Patterson
Jean and Jane, so sorry to hear about your father`s passing.
He lived a great long life!
I was lucky as well to have my Father so long (91 years)
So many good memories of growing up with you both
Linda Patterson
Margaret Thompson
Dear Donna and family; It is with extreme sorrow that we send you our deepest sympathy on Russ’ passing, Remember the good times, and there were many, and cherish the memories. So very sorry we cannot be with you at this difficult time. Lovingly Marg and Dona, and Marg’s family.
Wendy
Dear Thompson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time!!
Annelies Butler, Don Wendy Paul and Ashlin Hiscox
Arlene Bryson
Jane and family I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and Fred Smith
Donna and family
So sorry for your loss
Always keep the good memories close to your hearts
Joanne Walzack
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers and husband passing. I miss seeing him on his daily walks. He was always so friendly and an inspiration to others.
Bruce, Sara and Jacob Mills
“Aunt” Donna, Jim, Jane, Jean and all of your families,
Our sympathy to all of you on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather.
Russ was a very nice man and will be missed by so many.
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Brad Sumner
Fond memories of porch chats, smiles, and waves. Russ was an excellent next door neighbour! Condolences to Donna and family from Brad, Meagan, Emma, and Micah.
Barb Storey
Jane,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Debbie Marsden
Donna and Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Cindy Taylor
Donna, Jane and families I would like to send my sincere condolences to you on the passing of Russ. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Coreen and Bob Davis
Donna and family, we are saddened to hear of Russ’s passing. We have been away and not aware that he was at Jessica’s house. We certainly miss seeing him out for his regular walks, you could almost set the clock by him. Our thoughts are with you as go through these difficult times.
Wendy Heimrich
My deepest sympathies to you all. He was a great man and will be greatly missed. Treasure the memories❤️
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Russ always had a friendly wave when he was out walking.
Being a long time resident he represented what was good about Lucan – friendly people and a willingness to help others. He will be missed.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Donna and family Sorry to hear of Russell’s passing Our condolences to you at this time
Gwen HUGILL
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will certainly miss our great visits at pinelake. Love and prayers Gwen and Sherry Hugill
Berni & Heather Loerzel
Jane and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Clive and Marilyn Bowden (nee Hearn)
We are sending deepest sympathy to all of the Thompson family. Russ had a long, well-lived life and will be missed!
Heather and Jaime Matos
So very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Heather and Jaime Matos
Mary Jane Mac Dougall
Jane and family
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. I always so enjoyed he and Donna’s visit at the Villa when they would visit Donna’s Mom. A wonderful couple and I know he will be missed by all of you. Take care Jane.
Rick & Carol Davies
Dear Donna and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Russ’ passing. He will definitely be missed. He was such an awesome and kind man, with a beautiful smile. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rick & Carol Davies
Jack and Norma Campbell
Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one
Julie Ellis
Darrell and I wish to express our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. He will be greatly missed by so many! Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time and always.
Julie and Darrell Ellis