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WILLIAM THOMPSON Obituary
Rev. WILLIAM J. THOMPSON (Age 77)
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 of Brookeville, MD. Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Beloved son of the late Thomas C. and the late Ann B. Thompson; loving brother of Thomas G. Thompson, the late Francis A. Thompson, the late Bernadette Baer and Fr. Matthew E. Thompson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, May 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. with Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church on Thursday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM THOMPSON
Carlos Marroquin & Juanita Flores
May 18, 2022
Rest In Peace Father Thompson You touched our lives in many ways and we will cherish those memories always.
Carlos and Juanita Marroquin
May 18, 2021
Rest In Peace Father Thompson and may perpetual light always shine upon you.
Carlos and Marco Marroquin
May 28, 2015
Thanks for your guidance and direction. You made us better alter servers at St. Bernadette's, and you made us laugh a lot. Rest in peace.
Carlos and Juanita Marroquin
May 28, 2015
Our family feels blessed to have known Fr. Thompson. He touched our family in so many ways and we will remember him in our hearts and prayers always.
May 28, 2015
Thank you Fr. Thompson for being a wonderful Priest and a special neighbor. God bless, Meg, Jimmy, Noelle and Brady Mason
Rob Silk
May 28, 2015
Thank you Fr. Thompson for being a light of the Church and friend to all at St. Bernadette's.
Christine Carpenter
May 27, 2015
It was a privilege to work with and for Father Thompson. I shall always remember his kindness, his sense of humor and caring for his music ministry.
May God reward you greatly Father. You will be forever in my heart and prayers.
May 27, 2015
Peace in heaven FR. Thompson, Thanks for all your hard work at St. Bernadette. Billy, Helen, Megan and Billy jr Silk.
F. Tom Claxton
May 26, 2015
May God give him a well deserved rest.
Thank you for his many years of serving in the military.
Beth Mammano
May 25, 2015
Uncle Billy, Rest in Peace.
Sharon Angeletti
May 24, 2015
To my Fav Uncle Bill I'll miss you and say Hi to Dad for me:)
Francis Burns
May 24, 2015
The Burns family of St. Michael's parish remember Fr. Thompson - a good friend and a fine priest! God bless and keep Bill Thompson!
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