Peacefully, on December 10, 2018. Don Thompson, Loving husband of the late Clara (Milne) Thompson and dearly loved Partner of Anne Andrews. Don is survived by his sons, Howie (Maura), Hugh and Hal (Shannon), and by his grandchildren Sophie, Ben, Nate and Dane, all of whom he loved and cherished. Dear brother of Ray (Ruth), Lynda Moore (Doug) and Lois Simpson. Predeceased by his brother Jim and sisters Dorothea Dillabaugh (Trevor) and Phyllis Theriault, and by his brothers and sister–in–law, Cliff Theriault, Bob Simpson and Lois Thompson. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Retired Employee of DuPont Maitland Inc. (1955 – 2000), Don enjoyed all of his 45 years serving as Production Chemical Controller, Shift I&E Technician and a Maitland Site Fire Fighter. He treated every call as a challenge, and the chance to work and have fun with colleagues. Don’s true passion in life was farming and he was grateful and fulfilled to have lived on a farm his entire life.
By Don’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitations will be held on December 13, 2018, from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM at Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain, (613-989-3836). A Memorial service will be held, December 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 256 South Gower Drive, Heckston. Private inurnment in South Gower Cemetery at a later date. Donations to Kemptville District Hospital Foundation or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Helen Rough says
December 11, 2018 at 8:22 pmSincerest condolences to the family. Donald was a very caring and warm person to all . He will be missed
Stacey Pyper says
December 11, 2018 at 8:42 pmMy sincere condolences to the entire family
Corrie Slinn says
December 11, 2018 at 9:52 pmMy deepest sympathies to you Anne.
Della Graham says
December 11, 2018 at 11:56 pmSincere Condolences to all of Don’s Family. He was one of the finest men I have ever known!!!! RIP Don ………….. you were so loved by so many people! Personally, I will never forget you ……………… you have left a hole in so many hearts.
Carey Oberman says
December 12, 2018 at 12:16 amMy condolences to you Anne.
Marina Ballerscheff says
December 12, 2018 at 12:46 amMy deepest condolences to you..he will be greatly missed. I will remember This kind and gentle soul fondly
Melanie Atkinson says
December 12, 2018 at 2:22 amSo sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I always enjoyed listening to his stories. Such a lovely man.
Ron and Karen Moffitt says
December 12, 2018 at 2:54 amOur Sincere condolences to the family. Remember him fondly. Truly a great person.
David Herman says
December 12, 2018 at 3:07 amOur sincere condolences to Ann and all Don’s family. I enjoyed seeing Don on the farm and at the Men’s Breakfast at KCRC. He was alway so upbeat and friendly. He will be missed.
Karen and Marty Kirchmeier says
December 12, 2018 at 3:26 amOur deepest sympathy to all of Donnie’s family. I will always remember the fun times as a teenager, when Donnie and Clara ran the Hi C at the Heckston church. We had hay rides, skating nights, plays, movies etc. They looked after all of us and showed us teenagers a great time.
They did a lot in the community and for their family and friends. He will be remembered…
Cmussell says
December 12, 2018 at 10:17 amSorry about your dad, Hal, say hi to cousins Ron,Ross, Bob, and especially. Trevor. Bob Mussell. We’re the old guys now.
Donald Gibson says
December 12, 2018 at 2:17 pmOur sincerest condolences to all the family. Uncle Don will always be in good memories and will be missed.
G D Gerry Bungay says
December 12, 2018 at 3:18 pmAnne and Family members. My deepest sympathy on your loss. May fond memories bring some ease to your grief. God Bless.
Joanne Thompson says
December 12, 2018 at 3:42 pmMy memories of Don are fond ones. Always a smile, a laugh and a warm welcome. My sincere condolences to Anne and all of the Thompson family.
Edy (Lennox) Campbell says
December 12, 2018 at 4:04 pmI will remember Donnie fondly….when our group sang at the snowmobile barbecues, he would always ask me to sing “Yard Sale”. He was such a nice man.
God Bless your family at this sad time.
Joan Williams says
December 12, 2018 at 6:47 pmSo sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was loved by many, including me. I think heaven will be a livelier place now with his caring presence and his penchant for a good laugh.
Frank Hoffman says
December 12, 2018 at 7:13 pmDear Anne;
Your Canadian Tire Family shares your grief during this very difficult time! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire Thompson family!
Anne Andrews-Thompson says
December 13, 2018 at 12:38 pmThank you, Frank and all of the CTC Family. We will miss him so very much!
Anne
BETTY Malcomnson says
December 12, 2018 at 9:43 pmDeepest Sympathy to all the family at this sad time .My thoughts are with all of you.
Jack Smith says
December 13, 2018 at 1:50 pmI am very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a wonderful, caring person and great co-worker.
Robert and Elizabeth Streight says
December 13, 2018 at 3:21 pmTo Ray and the Thompson Family, we were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, we will miss his smile, you have our deepest sympathies
Ina Dyks says
December 13, 2018 at 6:07 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you Anne and the Thompson boys. Don was a very generous man. I never saw him frown. God’s strength to you all at time time.
Hal Williamson says
December 13, 2018 at 8:03 pmTo the Thompson family,
Gail and I pass along our condolences at the passing of your Dad.
Paula Muir says
December 13, 2018 at 11:02 pmHowie, Maura, Sophie and Ben:
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing; Howie. Thinking of you all. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and the rest of your family at this difficult time. Much love, Paula, Rich, Alexa, Brendan and Malcolm Muir
Scott Faris says
December 16, 2018 at 11:41 pmHe was a gentleman, that always had a smile and a laugh. Anne and his family you have our sincere sympathies and condolences.
Scott & Kathy Faris
Patrick Poirier says
January 17, 2019 at 2:33 pmHal, Hugh and Howie, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My deepest condolences to all the family.
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