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Lee S. Thompson

Lee Thompson Obituary

BENNINGTON -- Lee S. Thompson, 73, a resident of Blackberry Lane, Bennington, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness.

Born in Pawlet Jan. 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Fisher) Smith. She received her education in the Greenwich, N.Y. schools.

In earlier years, Lee was employed as a foster parent and home health provider.

She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Hoosick Falls, N.Y.

For the past eight years Lee had resided at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation. Her family and friends were her main interest.

Survivors include her eight children, Regina (Tizzy) Thompson, John Thompson Jr. and Sharon Gates, all of Bennington, Lawrence Thompson of Shaftsbury, Gregory Thompson of Arlington, Daniel Thompson of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Catherine Gates of Pownal and Kenneth Thompson of Bennington; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Keeler of New Hope, Pa. and Karen Smith Poirier of Bennington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lee is also survived by three very special people in her life, Frank Ruggles, Trudy Menard and Sandra Smith-White. In addition there are many left who affectionely called her mom, gramma and aunt and she loved them all.

Committal services will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington.

Contributions in Lee S. Thompson’s memory may be made to the activities fund at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.

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Published by Bennington Banner from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Lee Thompson

30 Entries

Catherine Gates

September 5, 2005

Missing you.

Cathy Gates

September 2, 2005

This has been the hardest year of my life. The saying "You don't know what you have til it's gone" is so true. I now know what you meant when you said ( Even when things get their worst you can get thru it.) Mom,I Love and Miss you and will always hold you dear to my heart.

Cathy Gates

July 15, 2005

Morning Mom,

Just wanting to let you know how much you are being thought of. It is getting harder and harder to get thru this. Last week was real stressful knowing it was our boys birthday and I wouldn't be talking to or seeing him.I hope you and him had a good day,(bet you got to bake a cake and give him a party). I also need to know why you haven't been talking to me like you had been. I miss hearing your voice, remember I wanted you to talk to me longer, not go to not at all. Mom I miss you and need to be able to talk to you. Talk to me soon.

I Love and Miss you Mom

Catherine Gates

June 2, 2005

Mom,

Difficult night. Wishing you were here to talk to.

At times I swear I hear your voice saying my name. It has made me turn around to look. I wish that I could see your face with the voice. When your speaking with me stay longer.

I miss you so much.

Love your daughter, Cathy

Catherine Gates

April 18, 2005

They say it will get easier, they say it takes time, well I wish that they would say how and when. I WANT TO SEE YOU, pictures are not doing it. I miss you more amd more everyday. I didn't do Easter at home this year, holidays are not the same. Kenny's cooking and your company were so much a part of them that it is hard to get thru.

I went up to talk to you the other day. It was such a beautiful day, I know you were outside, looking at the flowers growing that A. Kay and Tempey planted for you and Kenny. I bet that they will be so pretty when they bloom. (They didn't cost alot) so you can't holler at them for spending money.

I miss you so much , that it hurts my heart. The only comfort is that I know you are no longer suffering and you can kick that butt of my brother for me till I get there. My Love to you. Daughter Cathy

Ginger Girard

April 9, 2005

Lee is a kind and caring person who opened up her heart to everyone who she met. Her words were always helpful and accompanied by a smile. Each time I saw Lee, I felt the warmth she gave through the love she held for everyone. If Lee had her way, it would be a perfect world; no one would have any pain or sorrow. I feel fortunate to have known Lee. I will always remember how kind Lee was to all people.

Catherine (Thompson) Gates

January 17, 2005

Morning Mom, There is much that I would like to be sharing with you. Especially about L.J. and Lawrence. You would so proud of L.J. right now. You taught him so much about family values that when he needed them he used what was taught. That Great Grandson of yours is now walking and babbling away. You are talked about often with him. He will know about how wonderful his Great Grandmother was at helping his Grandmother and Father with lifes difficulities. So with all that you have taught me, I know that I will get thru this I just wish I knew when. I Love You and Miss You terribly everyday. Give my Brother a kiss and hug for me. Tell him I Love and Miss him just as much everyday.

sherry

December 26, 2004

Thanksgiving and Xmas sure were rough this year without u physically but u were with us.....Miss you and love you very much...

Karen Poirier

December 22, 2004

Hi Sis,

Yesterday should have been a good day for me as it was Warren and my second year together but it was also four months you have been gone. It was a very rough day for me. I miss you so much. I still visit you even though it is cold up there. You were always there to listen to my problems and still are only you can't give me any advice now. I feel your presence though. Bet Kenny is up there preparing a feast for everyone. I love you sis and miss you so much!!!!!

All my love, Karen

Joanne Keeler

September 8, 2004

I will miss my aunt with all my heart. I did not see her as often as I would have liked to but always made a visit to see her when I came to Vermont. I will truly miss her and being able to send her cards and photos of my granddaughter who she never got to meet. You are in my thoughts and always on my mind. I will never forget the childhood memories I have spending time with you in the summer. I am sure you know now and then how very much I love you. Watch over all of us Aunt Lee. Take the much needed rest that you deserve and be happy. You touched alot of lives and I am glad that mine was one of them!!!! There was alot of love in your hospital room over the time you were there and I know that you heard every word that was whispered in your ear. Hold on to those words and know we love and miss you.

Love always, Jo Lee (Wonder where the Lee came from???)

Catherine Thompson Gates

September 6, 2004

Mom, I'm having a hard time right now and you are not here to give me the advice I need. I know that you would say that things take time, but it doesn't make this pain go away. I miss you and Kenny so much. I know in my head that neither one of you are suffering anymore but it doesn't stop the pain in my heart.

Mom, I LOVE YOU. Give my LOVE to Kenny.

Karen Poirier

September 4, 2004

I miss you sooooooo much my dearest sister. I miss being with you at lunch time making you eat whether you wanted to or not. I DON'T miss the spare time I have now. I found our Aunt Mildred in Crescent Manor so I visit her a couple times a week but it's not like being with you sis. I love and miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and Kenny and know you are both in a better place. I'll bet Mom and Dad were surprised to see you. Give them my love. Sometimes you never know how much you love someone until they're gone but sis, I have loved you for 63 years. You spoiled me when I was young and continued to through my adult life. I'm so glad I was able to be there for you when you needed me. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Your baby sister, Karen

Peuda Love

September 3, 2004

God Bless

Catherine (Thompson) Gates

September 3, 2004

I just wanted others to know the (Mom)Lee that I knew. Mom would always try to make things better for me. Whether I wanted to hear it or not. She knew that I may not listen at that moment but that I would think about it and do what was right.

Mom was the one that others went to. I beleive this is because they to knew the woman that I knew. She could make you feel better when you think things are at their worst.

She had compassion for all. You didn't have to be family member. Her mother got sick she stepped right in and cared for her until the time of her mother's death, the numerous foster children in our home cause Mom thought everyone desired a chance in life, how she would shine when she recieved a call saying there was another little boy or girl that needed someone.

I remember when my son LJ was born, how she was right there that day and everyday, whether it was at my home or a phone call just to check on him.

If you got the chance to know Mom then you got to meet on of the BEST PEOPLE (MOTHERS) in the world.

Mom, will truly be missed, more then others will ever know. For when people talk about Mother/Daughter bonds, this is what my Mom and I had.

MOM I LOVE YOU.

terri davis

August 27, 2004

to the thompsom family, i send my condolences to all for the lost of both lee and kenny,

Carla Libbey

August 27, 2004

Although I didn't know Lee, I can tell she must have been a very loving and caring person. She must have been a wonderful mother and she must have passed that on to her children. I have seen the love and caring that Tizzy and Sharon have towards their own families. You are in my thoughts.

Lawrence Thompson

August 25, 2004

Help The Hurt Go Away

When it's time to say goodbye,

when you just have to let go.

What do you say,

I can't tell you, I just don't know

I know when I'm scared,

and I don't know what to do.

I always run,

I don't stop til I find you.

I can tell you what's wrong,

you always make it right.

So I ask you now,

who do I run to tonight.

You have always been there,

through the good and the bad.

I remember as a child,

mom told me you were my dad.

Now everyone is here,

they need you as much as I do.

So what do you say,

can you help them to.

So I stand here,

trying to think of what you would say.

What you would tell them,

to help the hurt go away.

Then it comes to me,

something you said 10 years before.

You said it to me,

to help me hurt no more.

YOU SAID

REMEMBER THE GOOD

FORGET THE BAD

REMEMBER THE HAPPY

FORGET THE SAD

REMEMBER THE JOY

FORGET THE PAIN

IF YOU REMEMBER ALL THIS YOU'LL NEVER HURT AGAIN.

So with this thought in my head.

I remember what you said.

I remember your still here,

you'll never go away.

I remember you love us all,

and are with us everyday.

ATLEAST THAT IS WHAT I THINK YOU WOULD SAY...

I LOVE YOU

GRAMMA

(NANNO)

YOU ALWAYS HAVE BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY HEART. EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE BOTH MY CHILDREN WILL KNOW OF YOU. FOR I WILL SPEAK OF YOU OFTEN AND I WILL TELL THEM HOW MUCH YOU LOVED THEM EVEN IN THE SHORT TIME YOU HAD WITH THEM.

YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME AND THIS I KNOW.

I LOVE YOU. LOVE LJ

Michael & Ginger Girard

August 25, 2004

We will remember Lee for her kindness toward people and sharing her best intentions to help others. How refreshing it is to have known such a loving person.

Bunny Thompson

August 25, 2004

Tizzy, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a kind and generous lady who made the world a better place. My condolences to your family.

floyd sousie

August 24, 2004

I WILL MISS HER AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE AND AL IF ARE HEARTS LOVE FLOYD

rochelle and trisha carey and merrow

August 24, 2004

we will miss you a lot and you will be always in our hearts.your memories will be with us. we love you dearly

michelle betit

August 24, 2004

you will be miss A great deal.you where a very special person.I love you and will miss you dearly

Shelly Thomas

August 24, 2004

To the Gates family, sorry for your loss.Lee was a great lady I will miss her and hold her memories very close to my heart.I will never forget the great times that I had as a child with her.

Valerie Brenenstuhl

August 23, 2004

Sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with all of you in this time of your loss.

Tiffany Ruggles

August 23, 2004

I will miss you alot and I will also miss spending time with you in the nursing home and going to visit you.I also will miss having pinics with you in the nursing home and not being able to see you for the Thanksgiving dinner at aunt Cathy's house and for the Christmas party. But the main thing that I will miss is all the fun things that we have done together.I think that with everything that we have done was fun and that I will always have thoughts of the memories of what we have done through all of those years and I will never forget them.

Now you are with grampa and I hope you like it there and I hope you see great gramma gates. You are in a peaceful place and I hope that it stays that way while you are up there.

Love always,

Tiffany

Edward & Mindy Jo Harrington

August 23, 2004

A hand held out to take you home to surround you with the light of love.

Although sadness has falling upon our heart’s, We know that we will never really be apart. Your memories will always live on in our hearts.

A kind soul, a soft touch, a teacher of the heart , We love you so much. Mother to many, and loved by all, sisters and brothers all tears do fall. rest in piece is what we all can say. Because we all know you are going home to stay. We will miss you until we are reunited again someday,

Even though I didn’t know you. I do know how much you were loved , Sons and daughter know you will be watching them from above. Surrounded by the light of love.

Tizzy, John. Jr, Sharon ,Lawrence, Gregory, Daniel, Catherine and Kenneth,Larriann, Larry, L.J, Frank, Jay, & family‘s.

My heart is with you at your time of loss and I hope my poem helps you all in your time of need and will help you heal in time.

I wish you all peace and understanding and if you need a friend to listen, you that know me know how to find me. Loving you all.

Lawrence Thompson

August 23, 2004

there are so many things that could be wrote about this wonderful lady. i just can't figure out why the lord would take her from us.

sharon gates

August 23, 2004

Mom....you have lived a very full life giving love and care to many others.......you are very much loved and will be very missed by me and many others......u will always be in my thoughts.....i love you

Debbie Richey

August 23, 2004

I have very special memories! I will keep them in my heart always! God Bless! I will think of you often!

Kathy McGuire

August 23, 2004

To the Thompson Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Your mom was a great lady and will be

missed by many. I will keep you all in

my prayers. God Bless and take care.

Kathy

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