At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 19, 2011 of Blanshard Twp. in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Nixon) Thomson for 59 years. Dear father of Keith and Joyce Thomson of St. Marys, Frances Boudrie of Brampton, Lynda and Peter Blom, Cliff and Valerie Thomson, Don and Helen Thomson and Ray and Janet Thomson all of Blanshard Twp. Dear grandfather of Alison and Rich and Andrew and Erin; Veronica and Tiffany; Kristen, Jordan, Lisa and Lauren; Jenna, Scott and Marissa and Melissa, Adam, Will and Breanna. Dear great-grandfather of Katie and Ainsley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kay Morley of Hensall, Florence and Charlie McRobert of Blanshard Twp., Doris Mills of Saskatchewan, Janey Nixon and Ralph and Ruth Nixon of St Marys, Helen and Stan Wyatt of Denfield, Rhoda and Percy Bramhill of Cambridge, Beryl Heighway of Ilderton and Bruce Nixon and Loreen Morley of Ailsa Craig. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary Thomson, son-in-law Don Boudrie, brother George Thomson, sister-in-law Dorothy Hern and brothers-in-law Gerald Hern, Garfield Nixon, Hube Mills, Stan Burnett, Robert Nixon and Doug Heighway. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11 AM with Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to Granton-Wesley United Church or the St. Marys Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
William (Bill) James Thomson
Verna & George Burgin
To Marion & Family,
We were so sorry to read of Bill’s passing in the Exeter paper today. We would have liked to have conveyed our condolences in person. Bill was a fun guy and he’ll be missed. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.
Verna & George
Randy & Cheryl McNaughton (Gricken)
Marion, Ray & Janet, Keith & Joyce, Lynda & Pete, Cliff & Val and families.
Nothing is harder than losing someone you love. Take strength in your memories and have faith in tomorrow.
Our sincere condolences.
Carol (Nethercott) Meyer
Dear Marion and family
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will be greatly missed that I’m sure of, but he will be well remember by all who knew him.
Peace and Gods love be with you all.
Sincerely, Carol
Paul and Paula Droog
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father, Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time.
Paul and Paula and family
Shelley Bourne
Sending sympathy to my wonderful Aunt Marion, and my cousins Keith, Linda, Fran, Cliff , Don and Ray, along with their families. Sorry that Terry and I are not home from Florida and were not able attend Uncle Bill’s funeral or visitation. Hugs, Shelley
Fred & Ann Zwaan
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Bill Thomson.
Fred didn’t check our e-mail until I came home last evening, so we missed the funeral home visitation.
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time and may God be your comforter. Sincerely Fred & Ann Zwaan
Don and Deanna Beatson
Dear Marion and Family,
May we express to you our deep sympathy in the death of your husband, father and grandfather. We always appreciated the way Bill and Marion went out of their way to greet us at community events. The loss is greatest to all of you. May God grant you His peace and comfort at this time.
Sincerely Don and Deanna
Rachel Coulter
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and dear friends. God bless.
Rachel Coulter
(Bob Thomson’s granddaughter)
Don, Heather,Courtney,Evan,Ashley,Craig,Liam,Hayden,Whitney and Mitchell
Thinking of the Thomson Family and remembering Bill with such fondness…Wonderful family,Great neighbours,truly life long friends.Bill had that twinkle in his eyes,grin on his face and laughter in his heart.He will be missed by all….
Teresa Bickell
My sympathies to the entire Thomson family…I too will remember his smile as he coached the bases for the “Terrible T’s” at the annual Kirkton ball tournament… He loved every minute of it ! What a wonderful way to bring the family together! Remember the good times for they pull you through the bad! Thinking of you all, Teresa
allen rollings
cliff & helen sorry to hear of the lost of your father and brother my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Allen Rollings
Kathy and Jim Bibby
Aunt Marion and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of Uncle Bills passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
Love Kathy, Jim and family
Dave Latta
Dear Clifford & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the passing of your Father.
Dave Latta / Bonnie Machado
Cindy and Dave McBryde
Aunt Marion,
My heart is sad at the passing of one of my favorite men. I will truly miss my visits at work with him. His little smile will be remembered by me. You and your family are in our prayers. I will remember him with love and kindness. He was a truly great man and will be missed by all. Remember we love you.
Cindy, Dave, Bob, Annie McBryde
Kathy and Jim Bibby
Our thoughts are with you and your family, Aunt Marion.
Our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our prayers.
Love Kathy, Jim and family
Geoff, Sonya, Riley and Jenna Hicks
Ray, Janet, Will and Bea:
So saddened to hear of the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. He will be surely missed. Keep the memories close to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
Geoff, Sonya, Riley and Jenna
Gery and Sharon Haynes
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A great man will be missed.
Harper: Jan, Jim, Anne & Alyssa
Dear Cliff, Val and family…Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Geri & Steve Rodgers
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Fran. All our love.
Ron & Helen Ferguson,Tom & Darlene Harlton, & Ina Harlton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marion and your family.
Dan & Judy Alce
Marion & family
We were sorry to hear about Bill, as he will surely be missed by many. Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you at this tme.
Sincerely Betty Alce
Dan & Judy Alce
Charlene Tuzi
Fran, my deepest condolences to you, your mom and all your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Charlene, Angelo, Madison and Emily XXXXXX
David&Anne Levy
Sorry to hear about Bill .He will be missed by all.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
George and Mary Young
To Don and family:
Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon Seeley
My condolences to all the Thomson family.He was a great niebour, and a great friend.We will all miss him dearly.My thoughts and prayers are with you’sGord Seeley
Laura Hudson
Marion and family:
I am saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May wonderful memories ease the pain at this difficult time.
Laura Hudson.
Dennis & Doris Richardson
Dear Marion and Family
Our sincere sympathy to you all. May you find comfort in Bill’s legacy of wonderful memories and a life well lived and shared with so many. Fondly remembered.
Sherrie Thomson
Marion and family,
My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. No words can express the saddness I am feeling right now. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who had the advantage of knowing him.
Sherrie Thomson
Bev and Margie, Jen,Leanne and Paul Tunks
Dear Marion, Keith and Joyce, Frances, Lynda and Peter, Cliff and Val, Don and Helen, Ray and Janet and families.
May all the fond memories be a wonderful reminder of a beautiful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,brother and friend Bill was to all.
“May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this sad time.”
Sincerely, The Tunks’s
Alan Lounds and Jo-Anne Meta
Marion and Family-
You were truly blessed to have such a wonderful kind, thoughtful,
and caring Husband / Father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darlene and Robert L Doupe
Having you in our thoughts and prayers. Good memories of times spent together will be your treasures of Life and Love.
Our deepest sympathy.
Bob & Dar
Don & Janis Richardson
Dear Marion and Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Bill. The K-W Optimist Slow Pitch Tournament will never be the same without that familiar coach on first base. The PRIDE and JOY that he felt for his family always showed on his face.Your wonderful memories and we know they are endless will help to ease your pain and loss in the days ahead.Sending you our love.
Mark Hale
Fran, our deepest condolences to you, your mom and family at this difficult time. Lots of Love Mark & Denise.
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Dear Marion and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed but has left you with many many happy memories to treasure. Bill loved to play cards and socialize with people. God Bless all of you.—— Russ and Mary Brintnell
Bob and Anne Pincombe
Dear Marion and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you at this sad time.
Our church pew buddy will be greatly missed .
Gerald, Cathie Morley and Family
On behalf of myself and my family we wish to extend our deepest
condolences to the Thomson family on the passing of Bill. Please
know we are thinking about you at this time. God bless you all.
BOB AND HELEN PATTERSON
TO MARION AND FAMILY: SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING. HOPING YOUR MEMORIES WILL HELP SUSTAIN YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Patti Young
Fran, you and your family are in my thoughts. Your dad will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Lots of Love, Patti
Judy (Thomson) Hayward
Dear Marion and family,
At a time like this it is always hard to find the right words to say. May you know God’s comforting presence, His faithful love, and His peace that passes all understanding. I remember having some real good visits with you folks. Most sincerely Judy (Thomson) Hayward
Tim & Ellen Shute, Brendan, Brock, Brett & Bevon
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time, your dad will be greatly missed.Always enjoyed visiting with him and your mom at community functions over the years. God bless you and your family.
love
Tim Ellen and boys