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Edward Thompson Obituary
THOMPSON, Edward Robert January 31, 1927 February 7, 2011 After a tragic accident, Dad passed away in Victoria General Hospital. He was an amazing man with an interesting past history. He was born in Sefton, Lancashire, England and had 4 siblings Patricia, Ron (deceased), Francis (deceased) and Margaret; along with many nieces and nephews, he was the oldest in the family. His beloved wife, Isobel, predeceased him 2004. His daughter Barbara and SonLaw Brian survive him. As a child, Dad was witness to the Second World War, which broke up his family. He joined the British Navy when he was 15 the little devil lied about his age. While in the Navy, he served on the HMS Reaper supporting the US troops in the Pacific Region, seeing such places as Pearl Harbour, Guam, Midway, Ulithi and Iwo Jima. After the war, in 1946, Dad was assigned to the HMS Vanguard. The maiden voyage of the Vanguard escorted the King, Queen, and Princesses (Princess Elizabeth became Queen) to South Africa. He was so proud of that assignment. After that, he immigrated to Canada in 1947 where he met my Mom. He started work with BC Electric as a streetcar driver then going on to be a supervisor/manager with BC Hydro and finally Metro Transit as a Divisional Manager. He retired in 1983, and moved to the summer home Mom and Dad built in Ladysmith with the help of wonderful relatives. Friends and relatives fondly know him as Fast Eddy". My Mom and Dad travelled the world extensively. In later years, we took Dad to Hawaii for several weeks each year. At 83, Dad maintained his home, driver's license and managed a PC and Mac, he was one of the kindest and most generous men you could ever meet. He will be greatly missed. Our special thanks go out to the Campbell River Paramedics, emergency room Doctors and Nurses, Dr. Reid, and the nurses of Victoria General South Tower 6a/b, my cousin Sandi/David and friend Barbie. Dr. Kennedy and Claire my Dad thought the world of you and trusted you so much. Red and Millie Dad loved the golfing and always thought of you as special friends. To all our friends and family, we could not get through this time without you. Richard and Rhondi, without saying you were always special to Dad. We will finish off by expressing deepest gratitude to Marion, George, Margaret, Al and Gaetan you were his second family. Celebration of Dad's life will be held on the 17th of February at 1:00pm until 4:00pm at the Page Point Inn Bistro on Breton Page Road in Ladysmith Harbour. In lieu of flowers, Dad would appreciate donations to the JDRF (juvenile diabetes research foundation), or Heart and Stroke (BC Region) for research. 617602
Memories and Condolences
for Edward Thompson
17 Entries
Fast Eddie enjoy his traditional Cornish Pasty in Stratford-Upon-Avon during a visit in 2010.
Bernadette Banks
February 17, 2011
Our heart felt condolences to Barb and Brian; although far away in miles always close at heart. Fast Eddie's and Dodo's kindness, personality and love of life will remain with us all forever.
Sorry we are not with you to celebrate his life but you can be sure we will crack open a beer or two at 21.00 uk time and i will have a glass or two of red wine as I know that Dodo and Ed will be having a fine time with friends and family.
Detta, Dave, Vicki, Mo and Steve
Sarah and Dave
February 16, 2011
Our sincere condolences. We really enjoyed listening to Uncle Ed's stories during his recent visit. We will never forget his humour and obvious love of life. He will be greatly missed
Rachel Fitzpatrick
February 16, 2011
You were such a kind, caring and generous man. We loved seeing you recently and hearing the tales of your many adventures.
A true gentlemen and a great inspiration
All our love,
Rachel and Dan x x x
Sue and Charles Fitzpatrick
February 16, 2011
A wonderful man, a true gentleman. Thank you for the fun and just for being you. We will remember you always but will never again look at the "Hawkshead Ferry" without remembering your laughter.
February 16, 2011
To Barb and Brian, our most sincere condolences.We were neighbors on the beach for all the years your wonderful parents lived there.Eddy was a fellow Lion and his wise and sage advice over the years with the Senior Citizens Housing Society was invaluable.Thank you Eddy. You will be sorely missed.
February 16, 2011
To Barb and Brian, our most sincere condolences.We were neighbors on the beach for all the years your wonderful parents lived there.Eddy was a fellow Lion and his wise and sage advice over the years with the Senior Citizens Housing Society was invaluable.Thank you Eddy. You will be sorely missed.
February 16, 2011
To Barb and Brian, our most sincere condolences.We were neighbors on the beach for all the years your wonderful parents lived there.Eddy was a fellow Lion and his wise and sage advice over the years with the Senior Citizens Housing Society was invaluable.Thank you Eddy. You will be sorely missed.
February 16, 2011
To Barb and Brian, our most sincere condolences.We were neighbors on the beach for all the years your wonderful parents lived there.Eddy was a fellow Lion and his wise and sage advice over the years with the Senior Citizens Housing Society was invaluable.Thank you Eddy. You will be sorely missed.
Bodil Frederickson
February 16, 2011
I, myself, only know of you through the friendship you extended to my daughter Barbie Frederickson, Thank you Ed.
AnnMarie Burns
February 16, 2011
My Darling Uncle Ed, thankful for the time we spent together recently. The warmth and happiness you left in our hearts will remain there forever. In that short time you spent with little Joe you have left such a lasting impression and I am greatful for that. Love always AnnMarie, Joe, Erin, Lyss, Joe, and Lily, Liverpool UK xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
nicholas collins
February 16, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Leslie Jensen
February 15, 2011
Eddy and Dodo will always have a special place in my heart. As a close childhood friend of Barb's, I was lucky to experience the warmth, love, wonderful hospitality and laughter of the Thompson household, both on Berkeley Street and in Ladysmith. Edddy and Dodo were always kind, accepting and nonjudgemental and unknowingly helped me through some hard times in my childhood. I know how much they both are and will be missed, my heartfelt condolences go out to Barb, Brian, family and friends.
Anne
February 15, 2011
Memories of you from my childhood will remain in my heart and never be forgotten.
February 15, 2011
your smile would break a girls heart. Ladysmith Lions will miss you greatly but NEVER be forgotten. President Betty Anne Herbert
John Collins
February 15, 2011
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but the number of moments that take our breath away. You and Dodo showed me some of these the few times we met and I will always hold those memories close. John, Liz and boys, Liverpool, UK
February 15, 2011
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAVE HAD WITH YOU. LOVE SISTER PAT AND BROTHER-IN-LAW GUS XXX
JOAN PEMBERTHY
February 15, 2011
THE MOST WONDERFUL UNCLE ANYONE COULD HAVE.LOVE YOU ALL THE WORLD AND BACK, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS XXXXXX LOVE JOAN AND CLIVE AND FAMILY XXXXXXX
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