Richard E. "Dick" Thompson

TOPSFIELD – Mr. Richard E. "Dick" Thompson 74, of Topsfield, beloved husband of Roberta L. Thompson, died May 14, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Melrose he was the son of the late Edwin and Helen Thompson. He was raised and educated in Topsfield and was a graduate of Masconomet Regional High School. He continued his education at Franklin Institute. Mr. Thompson was the founder and proprietor of R.E. Thompson Company of Topsfield, a highly successful Excavation Contracting Company. He was known for his dedication to his craft and business and his precision to complete even the most difficult task with ease and perfection. He never worked a day in his life because he loved his work. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Dick enjoyed boating, snowmobiling at his camp in Maine. He had a passion for antique cars and loved to restore them and has a wide collection. He enjoyed his car club and sharing knowledge with other car enthusiasts. Above all else his wife and family came first. He will be deeply missed. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Roberta L. Thompson of Topsfield, his sons, Richard Thompson of Ipswich and Daniel Thompson and his fiancé Briana Grieco of Kensington, N.H., his grandchildren, Dharma and Bodhi and several nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to his celebration of life service which will be held at the Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fair Ground, 207 Boston St., Topsfield, Wednesday, May 23rd from 4 to 7 P.M. With a formal service beginning at 6 P.M. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Sweet Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 752, Essex, MA 01929. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com