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William Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON, William C. Of Lynnfield Nov. 29. Husband of Jane (Strobel) Thompson. Father of Nancy Reid and her husband David of Reading, William A. Thompson and his wife Frances Fleming of Lynnfield, and Betsy Brown and her husband Gerald of Lynnfield. Brother of Marjorie Bradstreet of Sanford, ME and the late Robert, Preston and Emma Thompson, Carolyn Hardy, Marion Standley, Anna Soucie and Barbara Shaw. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Funeral service will be held in the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield on Wednesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., Stoneham on Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment for family members at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. For obit, directions & guestbook, visit: www.mcdonaldfs.com McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2008.

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Blaine Melanson

December 1, 2008

William was known as Billy to me,he was a very gracious and respectful person and always made people feel welcome,I know his son well and I have been blessed to know this family.He was a special man.

Alison Colby-Campbell (and family)

December 1, 2008

The family at the top of the hill will certainly miss "our" Mr T....Christmas won't be the same without his personal note and artistic flourishes in this year's card.
Our love and prayers to you all.
The Colby Clan

Jack Chapulis

December 1, 2008

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Mr. T was a very thoughful and caring person

Roger Waugh

December 1, 2008

Uncle Bill,

From helping me with my short game, to introducing me to Welsh rarebit at the Tap Room my memories of you will never fade. You are a Grandfather figure to all of Dot’s grandchildren and the leader of the Thompson/Morse family. Your in my heart forever.

Roger Jr.

Uncle Bill 2007

December 1, 2008

Alison Flynn

December 1, 2008

Uncle Bill I always loved your smile the way it lit up the room. And the way you always made me giggle when I was little. You will be missed but always you will be in our hearts. And we all love and still go by the nick names you gave us all. We are so blessed to have a family like ours.
You legend will live on in your paintings and in your family. I love you and I will miss you. Love Alison a.k.a WHEATS and PISTOL as you called me

Harry Davis

November 30, 2008

You are all in our prayers in the loss of your loved one. God Bless, Harry and Thelma Jane Davis

Gary Sisson

November 30, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Thompson family for your loss. I have many fond memories of my years working and playing golf with Bill at Sagamore. I will be forever gratefull to Bill for giving me my first job and introducing me to golf.

Sincerely, Gary Sisson

Marcia Waugh

November 30, 2008

My dear Uncle Bill, "Mr.Sagamore."
You touched so many with your love for life. We are so fortunate to have such a close family.
Love, "Mishmashmoose"

Kirsten Lyne

November 30, 2008

Betsy, Billy, & Nancy: We are saddened by the loss of your wonderful father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please give Jane our best during this difficult time.
Kirsten and Matt

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