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Richard THOMPSON Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Thompson on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 86. He died peacefully at the Ian Anderson House surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Catherine Thompson. Loving brother of Eleanor Shepherd. Father of Susan Thompson (Ken), Joanne Thompson (Ross), Michelle Twining (Dean), Nichole Cole (Peter) and John Twining. Grandfather of nine, great-grandfather to four. Let us not forget his many nieces and nephews and their families in Canada and Western Australia. Richard was born on August 21, 1928 in London, England. His early education was at the Christian Brother's School in Jersey in the Channel Islands. After his service in the British Army and government related work, he was employed by Prudential of England. At the request of Prudential, he immigrated to Montreal in 1956. He remained in the insurance industry for his entire career working with Equitable Life, the Citadel Assurance and finally being self-employed in his own insurance agency. He was well respected and made many friends in the industry. Please join us in saying goodbye to Dick and celebrating his life on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Mississauga, 1535 South Gateway Road, 905-602-1580. Visitation from 3 until 4 p.m. followed by service and reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ian Anderson House would be gratefully appreciated. To leave an online condolence please visit
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Memories and Condolences
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Eugene Lemay
June 9, 2015
Dear Rena, Joan and I are very sorry to hear the sad news about Dick. We have many fond memories of the years we were associated with you and Dick.
Please pass our condolences on to your family.
Eugene and Joan Lemay
June 5, 2015
So sad to hear of you and your family's loss Catherine. I always knew you as Rena we were such good friends and lost touch over the years but I think of you often, God Bless all, maybe we can meet up sometime, With sincere sorrow for your loss, Betty Scovil.
Jane Gardner
June 3, 2015
On behalf of Craig and I, our sincere condolences to all of Dick's family at this sad time. We are glad to have fond memories of Dick at family get togethers at Ken and Sue's home in Ottawa.
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