Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
November 10, 1965 - February 25, 2023
Stephen E. Thompson, 57, of Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Surrounded by his family, he died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Ann Marie (Lynch) Thompson of Barefoot Bay, FL, and the late Edward L. Thompson of Cumberland.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Cumberland, graduating from Cumberland High School in 1983. He took pride in his military service, serving six years in the Army National Guard. Steve spent 37 years working at New England Power Service, National Grid, and Rhode Island Energy. He worked in generation plants and on transmission lines all over New England, and spent most of his career as a distribution system line worker based in Rhode Island. He was proud of his accomplishments, particularly as a line worker. He loved troubleshooting and resolving power outages and took extra interest in training apprentices as opportunities presented themselves.
Steve was known for living his life in the moment. In addition to traveling within the United States, he traveled to dozens of countries all over the globe. Some of those adventures were planned months in advance, while others were implemented within hours. Because of this lifestyle, Steve has developed friendships with people all over the world.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Karen Mackey and her husband Michael of Bedford, NH, and Christine Theriault and her husband Derek of Attleboro, MA. He also leaves two nieces, Kendra and Heather, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 4th at 11:00 AM in Saint John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 3rd from 4:00-7:00 PM in the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland.
In lieu of flowers, Steve has requested that family and friends seek their own adventures and make memories, whether in their own backyards or another exotic location. He also requested a memorial donation may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1 State St., Suite 501, Providence, RI 02908, would be greatly appreciated.
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The smiling Irishman has gone ahead, and he will be missed by his family and friends. When we follow, he will be standing there with that twinkle in his eye, saying to each of us in our turn, “What took you so long?”
Chris Buss
July 05, 2023 | Bowie, MD | Acquaintance
Consider this an addendum to my Eulogy....
"Truck 24415 is Signal 2"
Karen Thompson Mackey
April 17, 2023 | Bedford, NH | Sister
To Steve's Family
A great guy to have known and worked with.
Prayers and thoughts go out to Him and His Family & Friends.
Sharkey Mathieu
Sharkey Mathieu
March 07, 2023 | Tiverton, RI | Friend
I am so sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. My condolences to the whole family. I have fond childhood memories of going over your house and playing with Stephen and Karen of which I will never forget. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Hazel Correia Macomber
March 04, 2023 | Coventry, RI
Steve was a great guy I met a long time ago and when we would run into each other in town we always gave each other a hug and chatted for a few minutes. We had many laughs and I will always think of you smiling. My deepest sympathies go out to the Thompson family and I will see you again one day, my friend.
Love,
Beth
Beth Kaplan
March 04, 2023 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
From the time we were little till now and forever!!
Donna
March 02, 2023 | Friend
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Stephen’s family and friends.
Rest In Peace
AJ & Catherine Archambault
March 02, 2023 | Cumberland, RI
I am so sorry for your loss. STEVE was a great part of my life and I miss him dearly. He will be be missed by many people.
Julie Brown
March 02, 2023 | Lutz, FL | Friend
Rest in peace Steve
Jeffrey FisherFisher
March 02, 2023 | West Warwick, RI | Coworker