Madeleine THOMSON Obituary

THOMSON, Madeleine Maddy passed away November 15 2019, age 95, after a brave struggle with a long illness. She was a resident of West Vancouver for over 80 years. Beloved wife of Jim, to whom she was married for 68 years, and devoted mother to Ian (Joanna) and Janet (Al) Galbraith. Loving grandmother to James (Kathryn), Kate (Devon), Mary and Charlotte, and great grandma to Rafferty. Predeceased by her brother, J.L. " Laurie" Humphrey in 1984, and survived by her dear sister, Helen McLean of Kamloops, many nieces and nephews, and her Killam and Humphrey cousins. Maddy, a child of the Depression, overcame challenging early years with her positive outlook and constant kindness to others. She will always be an inspiration to her family. She enjoyed early days with Jim, hiking and skiing Grouse Mountain, based at their cabin in the "Village". Then many glorious summers were spent at their cottage at Hopkins Landing. Maddy's family meant everything to her, and so many wonderful meals and good times ensued. We will miss her more than words can say. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of 1 South, Evergreen House in North Vancouver, for their wonderful care of Maddy, and especially to her friend and companion Sandy. No service by request. A family gathering to celebrate her life is planned for the New Year. Flowers gratefully declined. In honour of Maddy, donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be much appreciated. To write a condolence to the family, please go to www.mckenziefuneralservices.com

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Published by North Shore News from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Madeleine THOMSON

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December 5, 2019

We had the privilege to know this exceptional woman and thoroughly enjoyed the times we spent together with her and Jim.
Maddy was always gracious, caring, kind, compassionate and above all, never ever complained about her unfortunate ill health.
Her smile would brighten even the darkest day.
Rest In Peace, Maddy dear.
❤ Helen and Jack Stevenson

November 29, 2019

TRIBUTE TO MY VERY SPECIAL SISTER

Our relationship was somewhat unusual in that our early childhood years were not always spent together.
I have memories of trying to toddle across a field in an effort to catch up to Laurie and Maddy who were 10 and 7 years my senior respectively, and wailing Wait for me wait for me!!
Eventually Laurie would pick me up and carry me!
Maddy always had a special place in her heart for her baby sister and this was maintained all throughout our lifetimes.
She was always kind, generous to a fault , and she was blessed to have a beautiful nature. The Hereafter- in whatever form will be very blessed to receive their newest angel . She has indeed been a privilege for me in my life.

Love Always-
Auntie Helen

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