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Harold Thompson Obituary


Harold N. (Hal)
Thompson
of Oxford
Harold N. (Hal) Thompson, of Oxford, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Terry. He was the proud father of four wonderful children and the proud and doting grandfather of seven beautiful grandchildren. Hal is survived by his son, Tracy Thompson and his wife, Deb and children, Matthew and Allyson, Whitesboro; his daughter, Kim Thompson and children, Daniel and Andrew, Norwich; son, Mark Thompson and his wife, Isabel and children, Paisley, Michal and Christopher, Tucson, Ariz.; and his daughter, Lindsy Thompson-Bissonnette and her husband, Aaron, West End, N.C. Hal is also survived by his two brothers, who were his best buds, and their wives, Wayne and Sandra Thompson, Holland Patent, N.Y. and Cecil and Susan Thompson, Concord Twp., Ohio. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Hal served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a medic in Korea during the Korean War. On his return home he went to work for the Norwich Pharmacal Co. and after 36 years, retired from Proctor and Gamble. He was an avid fan of Formula One and Indy Car racing. Cars in general were his love. He was also a great fan of sports, especially Mets baseball, the Buffalo Bills and college football and basketball.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's RC Church, Oxford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, on Friday from 6-8 p.m. In remembrance of Hal, those that wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Doctors, Bermejo, Bravin, Howarth and the staff of Bassett Hospital, especially medical resident Shyama of Bassett Hospital, and Dr. Keo of Bassett Healthcare in Unadilla.
From his family – Rest peacefully, you are our hero and will be greatly missed.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2008.

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Helene Dursi

September 28, 2008

Dear Terry,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Hal was always so thoughtful to my Mom. Please know that you and Linsay are in our thoughts.
Helene and Frank Dursi

Jeanne Slocum Osborne

September 23, 2008

My condolences to all Hal's family.

Debra Post

September 21, 2008

My Love thoughts and prayers go out to
Terry, Lindsy and the entire family. Hal will be missed by many. God Bless you all. Deb Post

george clum

September 19, 2008

Terry, Hal was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He loved those close to him and talked about them often. My prayers are with you and the family.

Cindy Fiorilli

September 19, 2008

Tracy, we're so sorry to hear of your loss.
Cindy & Tony Fiorilli

kirsten (pca on medicine @MIBH)

September 19, 2008

Mr. T. this is one of your "kids" from medicine. it was a honor to meet such a wonderful person. you had such high spirits no matter what. you will be greatly missed.

Carolyn S, RN Medicine

September 18, 2008

It was my pleasure to get to know Harold while caring for him at Bassett. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed, but is now looking over his family that he loves and talked of often.

Melissa Smith

September 18, 2008

Terry and Family,
A wonderful man, full of life and love for those close to him. We shall all miss him.

Dick Phelps

September 18, 2008

Remembering a great guy a good friend and many good times on
MAPLE AVE.

Denise Boise

September 18, 2008

Terry and family,

Ken and I were so sorry to hear about Hal. Ken and I had a deep respect for Hal. He really was a pleasure to know. He really enjoyed a good joke and had an awesome sense of humor! He will be missed by all. Take care of yourselves. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Allen

September 18, 2008

Mrs.T just wanted to tell you that I felt very lucky to have known and taken care of Mr.T. From what I knew of him he was a great man. May God Bless him and your family.
Lisa Allen (nurse on medicine)

Joe and Nancy Taylor

September 17, 2008

As friends of Cecil, we would like to express our sympathy, and also to say how blessed you all have been to have shared the life of this wonderful man. God is good and He will see you through this.

Rick Ridgeway

September 17, 2008

May God bless and keep your family in this time. My prayers are with you all.

Friend of Cecil

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