With family by his side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, March 14, 2016 of Exeter, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Bernice (Strang) Thompson for 52 years. Dear father of Brenda and Ron Murray of Harrington, and Brad and Tamara Thompson of Exeter. Loving Poppa of Jessica; Jared, and Karlee. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jim Thompson of McGillivray Township; Marilyn Clarke of Thorold, Susanne Strang of Exeter, Keith and Sandra Strang of Exeter, Nancy Ross of St. Marys, and Frank Hunt of Woodstock. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Murray and Bernice Thompson, sister Marlene Hunt, sister-in-law Marg Thompson, brothers-in-law Gord Strang, Keith Clarke, and Bob Ross, and nephews David and Peter Clarke.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday evening 6-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 11 AM with Dorothy Henderson officiating. Spring interment Hensall Union Cemetery, Hensall.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Yvon and Mickie Laurin
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing…My husband Yvon and I met Bill at daily coffee sessions at A&W…. Yvon and bill chatted a few times abut their health as Yvon had cancer and passed away in October. We were blessed to have met Bill and to call him a friend….R.I.P. Bill ..until we meet again…
Ken and Lois Ottewell
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families,
We are sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Blessings to you all and God’s peace,
Lois and Ken Ottewell.
Ben and Barb Dietrich
Bernice and family,
We just heard the other day of Bill’s passing. Our greatest sympathies go out to you Bernice and your family. We sure had some fun times back in the day with Bill at the EPS staff parties! Bill had the greatest smile and was always up for a good time! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amy Bedard
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please give Karlee a hug for me, it’s always hard to lose a Papa.
Amy Bedard
Ken and Kim Pinder
Dear Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families
Our family is so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We will miss seeing him around the golf course. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beverley Weick (Don & Sylvia's daughter)
Bernice, I just spoke to my Dad and he told me of Bill’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You were such a kind and bright light for my family while my Mom was in the hospital. I wish we could have been there for you. I am so glad that my father was able to visit with you today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love. Beverley Weick (Don & Sylvia Bedford’s daughter).
Oral and Laurie Knox
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Billy T. will always be a part of many fond memories from my Laidlaw years. Stay strong Bernice, and family, memories will help you through this. I hope my grammar will make a passing grade from my grade 2 teacher, and I hope I made you smile.
Liz Campbell
Bernice, Brenda, Brad & families,
I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I have not seen him for quite some time, but will remember the good times we had at Laidlaw, many moons ago. My deepest sympathy to you all, thinking of you at this hard time.
Sincerely
Liz Campbell
George and Helen Pratt
Berniece and Family…. Thinking of you at this sad time. Hope your memories will help you through this difficult time
Helen & Al Denning
Bernice and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been awhile since we have seen you Bernice & Marilyn also., but I think of the many fun times we had years ago. Great memories! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family at this difficult time. Helen (Down) & Al Denning.
Randy and Debby Wagler
Bernice and family, Want to let you know we are praying for you all as you walk this difficult road. May your memories be precious and comforting and the love of each other be the shoulder you lean on in the days going forward. God be with you.
Mike Strang
My sincere condolences to you. Uncle Bill fought bravely and can now rest in peace. He’s remembered by the many fond memories of him. My thoughts are with you and am sorry I can’t attend any of the services.
Take care.
Gary Campbell & Jan Collings
We are sorry for your loss Bernice. Bill will be greatly missed on the golf course and at coffee.
Gary Campbell
Jim and Yvonne Barnetson
So sorry Bernice and family for the passing of Bill. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time..
Cherish your memories.always.
Jim Chapman
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families
Please accept my sincere sympathy – loss of a husband, father and grandfather is never easy but remember all those years of togetherness, joy and good times and then count your blessings. Think, too, that the pain and suffering
have ended for Bill
Blessings, Jim Chapman
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Bernice and Family, We are sorry for your loss. It is difficult to loose a loved one, but keep the faith and it will carry you through. God will give you the strength, just ask him. Jerry and the coffee boys will miss him!
Peter and Gloria McFalls
We were very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Used to see him at TJ’s. He really fought a long, hard battle but is at peace now.
Tom & Muriel Dalrymple
So sorry to hear the big fight has ended….In our thoughts and prayers….Hugs,Tom and Muriel
Bill and Linda Farquhar and family
Bernice and family, sending you our sympathy at this sad time. It has been tough for all of you as Bill has fought a hard battle these last months. We are in Florida but our thoughts are with you now, and we will remember Bill fondly. Billy T will always be making sure we don’t take too many “gimmes”!!
Jim Campbell
sorry to hear of Bills passing I was playing golf in florida thinking of my first trip to myrtle beach and the many trips later wish I was home to share with you the memories of the good times we had. will miss BILLIE. T. bigtime .
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Bernice and family. Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great guy always greeted you with a big smile.
He will be missed by many and remembered as someone who enjoyed life to the fullest. Out thoughts and payers are with you.
Brian and Janet
Lewis & Jamie Mitchell
Bernice and family. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. Bill will always be remembered for the good years working together in Hensall and for his always interesting stories. The “Noise (Skunk) in the kitchen” is one that has been colourfully retold many times and will be for many more in his honour. We will say a prayer for everyone in your family to always remember the Happy times…. Jamie & Lewis Mitchell
LeeAnn Quigley
Tamara, Brad an family,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Cynthia Bureau and Armand Bureau
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Brenda; Hold tight to the memories of your Dad for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much your Dad was loved and cared about.
Cynthia Bureau
M.J. Chanyi
Sorry to hear of Bill’s death while I’m out of the country. I will remember his laugh & great jokes while golfing. Thinking of you
M.J.Chanyi
Jim & Anne Prout
Bernice & Family.
Wishing you
Peace to bring comfort,
Courage to face the days ahead, and
Loving memories to hold forever.
Jim & Anne
Dan and Donna Brintnell
Our hearts go out to you, Coach Brad and to your family.
Your team is thinking of you.
Merlin &Ann MacLean
Bernice and Family, we send our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. We have happy memories of lots of fun times in the “good old days”.
Marg Prout
Dear Bernice….
Sincere sympathy is extended to you and your family. Cherish all your photos and memories.
Marg
Glenn & Joan Kells
Bernice & family,
So sorry for your loss. We would like to offer our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time.
Glenn & Joan
Vicki. Geoffrey
I so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing what a wonderful man. I got to know him through his stays at the hospital , we always had such nice visits when I cleaned his room. He touched my heart what a beautiful soul . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Janice
Bernice and Family
Sorry to here of Bill’s passing . He baby sat me at 2 years old , we snowmobiled and worked together. Will miss a long time friend.
Barry and Melonie Miller
Bernice and family..
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a fine man, husband , dad and grandpa.
Bless all of you.
Barry and Melonie Miller
Elaine and Jim Tomlinson
Dear Bernice
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Joan Keys
My condolences to you and your family , Bernice !
My thoughts are with you at this sad time !
Joan Keys
Don & Joan Heywood
So sad to be away, and hear of Bill’s passing. We will miss his great smile and friendly ways. Don especially will miss their great conservations at morning coffee. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Hugs Don & Joan
Ed and Karen Willis
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Treasure the memories.
Ed, Karen, Nicole, and Brandan Willis
Janet Cowan Corbett
Mrs. Thompson, and family,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Cowan Corbett
Ron and Merna Scott
Bernice and family
Sorry to hear of Bill ‘s passing. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Donna Perry
Bernice and family – I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Bill. He will be missed very much by many.
With deepest sympathy.
Donna and Jim Perry
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Connecting with Bill recently after so many years was a privilege and an honour. His humour and friendliness I will choose to remember. God bless you all.
Jason Bourne
Bernice, Jim, Brad, Tamara and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a true gentleman and I always enjoyed talking with him. The last time I saw him he shook my hand and said this might be the last time…I am sad that it was. I will not forget him.
Sue Riley
Many memories of Laidlaw days when Pat and Les worked with Bill….thinking of you and family.
Al and Vickie Harvey
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing
Rob Russell
Brad, Tamara, Jared, Karlee, Bernice, Brenda and family
OMG…. this is shocking our thoughts are with all of you at this time…. words cannot express our feelings…… a very difficult time for everyone involved. Bill always greeted us with a big smile and hello when out and about….. a great husband, father and grandfather….. apoligies that we are unable to attend the services, however, please understand we are thinking of you guys. Take care
Rob & Tara Russell
George & Sue Wilson
Bernice,Brenda,Ron,Brad and Tamara and families, We are saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. George worked with Bill years ago at Laidlaw. Cherish your memories. We are praying for you. God Bless. George and Sue
Joanne Durnin
Dear Bernice ,Brad , Tamara and family:
We were so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Joanne , Shane, Aidan, Jillian, Austin and Jacqueline Durnin
Lynn Hope
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families,
So sorry to hear the news of Bill’s passing.
My thoughts are with you all during this very sad time.
Lynn Hope (Stephens)
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Bernice and family
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing..Our heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Claire & Winona.
Bill Soldan
Bernice & family- We are so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Bill & Linda Soldan
Joe & Marla Wilson
Bernice &family
Sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be greatly missed
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Bernice and family:
We were very saddened to heart of Bill’s passing. I have many fond memories of Bill at all the Thompson gatherings our parents and their siblings had. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marion McCarter
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Losing a husband, father, grandfather and brother is never easy but his memories will become a treasure as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion, Teresa & Joe, Diane & Dave, Cheryl & Ernie and families
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Bernice & Family… So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hold on to the great memories. Deepest Sympathy to all.
Rest in Peace Bill
Hugs Ernie & Dianne Ahrens
Jason Coolman
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your fond memories shine through. Bill was a great man and will forever be remembered as such.
Jason, Jill, Sydney, Brock & Quinn Coolman
Jack and Lynda (Parsons) Conlin
Bernice and family……brother Jim Thompson and family
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing…….. Our sincere sympathy to all at this very sad time….. may he Rest in Peace
cherish your memories
Lee and Rochelle GIbbings
Brad, Tamara, Jared, Karlee, and Bernice,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather and husband. Keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Lee, Rochelle, Ryan, Drew, Colin and Brett Gibbings
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Bernice, Brad, Brenda and families;
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Bill was one of the good guys, always smiling, always happy go lucky, always easy to talk with. He will be missed. He was chatting with my husband when they were both at the hospital having blood work done a couple of months ago. He was saying how well he was doing in spite of his problems and how blessed he was to have the extra time that he had been given to spend with family and friends and to enjoy life. What a positive legacy to leave your family. God bless.
Bill& Audrey Rowe
Bernice, Brenda ,Brad& families. Sincere sympathy at this sad time. Keep the precious memories close to,your heart. Bill, Audrey & Larry
Bill Wheeler
To Bernice and Family so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. R.I.P. Bill the suffering is now over.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Just thinking back to my childhood, which alot of time was spent in the Thompson home. Bill was a quiet presence, but always had a smile and a hello for me. I hope the memories of Bill keep him forever in your hearts. Love and big hugs to everyone.
Cheryl Becker(Dowson)
Peggy Wilkinson
Bernice & Family:
I’m so sorry to read of your husband’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time…
Peggy
George& Beverley Hardie
Bernice and family
Our sincere sympathy in the death of Bill. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your many memories together and faith sustain you in the days ahead.
Bev&George
Nancy Cybulski (Dowson)
Bernice, Brenda, Brad & family
My thoughts an prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish all the great memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. R.I.P. Bill
Scott and Mary Burton
Bernice, Brenda, Brad and families
We join your many friends from the golf community, our church family and Bill’s friends from his career days in sending our assurance that he will be remembered with fond thoughts.
We send our condolences to your family, knowing that your memories will help,you through.
Don & Judy Hodgins
Dear Bernice and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this most difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Don & Judy Hodgins
Maureen Wood
Bernice & Family, My deepest sympathy to you & your family
Faye & Earl Reichert
Dear Bernice and family. We are saddened by the passing of Bill and have you in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish all the memories of the good times.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Dear Bernice and Family
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.Our sympathy is with you all at this time.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Dave and Susan Moore
Bernice and family: We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and wish we were home to give you a big hug!!! Know that you will be all in our thoughts and prayers this week and the weeks ahead! Cherish the wonderful memories! We will always remember his big smile, dry sense of humour and forever teasing!!! Love, Dave and Susan
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Bernice Brenda Brad and Family…. so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing . He was a good neighbor for years.always happy and a big smile for everyone. He will be missed. Our condolences and prayers go out to your family.
Cy and Eleanor & family
Larry, Lynne, Morgan and Brooke Lewis
Thinking of you and sending our love and prayers to such a wonderful family. Love to you all. Larry, Lynne, Morgan and Brooke Lewis
Al & Carole Preece
Dear Bernice,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Al & Carole Preece
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Bernice and Family
So sad to hear the news of Bill’s passing, keep all those great memories in your heart
Joan Cleave
My condolences to you and your Family, Bernice. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your lives…
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Bernice and Family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather Bill.
Our thoughts are with you all that this very sad time.
William and Helen (Hodgins) Delorme
Bernice and Thompson Family : Our condolence in lost of Bill .
Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin
Bernice and family – We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bill – he will be missed by so many family and friends. He put up a courageous fight for a long time and now he is at peace. Keep your memories close – they will last a lifetime, and remember the many smiles he brought to all in his presence.
Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin
Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Dear Bernice and Family , we where so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Bill, we had heard of his illness and had him in our thoughts and prayers . Charlie reminisced, with me on a few stories about the times they worked together, he will be missed by many . with Sympathy, Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Don and Edith Lewis and family
Dear Bernice, Brenda, Brad and Family
Today, we are sad to have lost a dear friend. Bill you will be missed but we have fond memories of all the fun times (cards) and laughter together. R.I.P Bill. You will be missed at A&W coffee group. Cherish the memories Bill has left us and he will always be in our hearts.
Don & Edith Lewis and Family
Sueanne Adkins
To Bernice, Brenda, Ron, Brad, Tamara and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing his smile will be missed
Lloyd and Carol Moore
We are in Florida and regret that we are unable to give our condolences in person. Please know we are thinking of you. He will be truly missed as a friend and at our morning coffee breaks.
Mike and Barb Soldan
Bernice and family, we are saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I fondly remember the EPS staff parties where we could be ourselves and have so much fun with our colleagues and their spouses.I know you will all have fond memories to comfort you. Barb and I are away, but want you to know we are thinking of you all Bernice,Brad and Brenda.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Thompson Family:
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Cherish the memories.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins