Claud THOMPSON

THOMPSON, Claud
The Rev. Dr. Claud A. Thompson died on July 3, 2017 at home in Nanaimo after a brief battle with liver cancer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis, his son, David, and his sister, Maxine. He was predeceased by his parents, Claud Sr. and Emily, and his brother, Franklin. Originally from the States, Claud and Phyllis moved to Canada and Saskatoon in 1970 when Claud began teaching at the University of Saskatchewan. His tenure there, in both the College of Arts & Science's English Department and that College's Dean's Office, ended in 1998 when Claud and Phyllis retired to Nanaimo, BC. During his years in Saskatoon, Claud was involved in the Anglican diocese; he also had interaction with the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad and St. Andrew's College. Once retired, he spent many years as a Hospice volunteer in the Nanaimo Hospital's palliative care unit. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on August 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Nanoose Bay, BC. Donations in Claud's memory can be made to that church (2600 Powder Point Road, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E8) or to Loaves & Fishes, a Nanaimo food bank (1009 Farquhar Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2G2).