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John Thompson Obituary

71, suddenly, of South Boston formerly of Savin Hill, August 14, 2007. Beloved husband of Margaret A. (Ahern) Thompson. Dear son of the late William and Alice (Carey) Thompson. Loving father of Michael W. and his wife Mary of Onset, John F., David P. and his wife Julie and Kerian and her husband Derek Baskiewicz all of South Boston. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Matthew Dillon, Ryan P., Michael S. and Alaya J. Thompson and Nolan R. and Kathryn M. Baszkiewicz. Dear brother of the late Richard W. Thompson and Claire Anne Reardon. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St. SOUTH BOSTON, Friday at 8:00AM. Funeral Mass in St. Vincent's Church at 9:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4PM & 7-9PM. Interment VA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA at 12:30PM. US Army Veteran Korean Conflict. Member of Willis N. Penney American Legion Post.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2007.

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MARIA SANTOS AFONSO

August 20, 2007

I'm sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the whole family.

joyce donahue

August 19, 2007

Jack,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. God bless you and your family.
Love Always
Joyce

Edward & Jean Wall

August 17, 2007

Peg,
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Are prayers are with you and your family.
Ed & Jean Wall

PAULA MCCOLGAN/SAMATIS

August 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

DINA MCAVOY

August 16, 2007

KERRI,
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Mike Casey

August 16, 2007

Mr. Thompson,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

LOVE MAHONEY

August 16, 2007

Keri,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family in this time of sadness.

August 16, 2007

KERRI, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS
PAMELA CREDIT UNION

August 16, 2007

KERRI,
THINKING OF YOU DURING THIS TIME, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MARGARET CREDIT UNION

janet greeley

August 15, 2007

Peggy,
I love you dearly,my heart and prayers are with you and your family.

KAREN KELLY

August 15, 2007

DEAR KERRI,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHER'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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