Bernice S. Thompson

Bernice Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON, Bernice S. (Scott) 92, wife of the late Harry Thompson, died on Wednesday, October 26 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Scott. She and her late husband owned and operated Harry Thompson Real Estate for over forty years in Manchester by the Sea. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her two daughters, Jeanne Carpenter and her husband Bill; Cindy Bane and her husband Joe, all of Manchester by the Sea; Four grandchildren, Scott Carpenter; Todd Carpenter and his wife Alana; Alison and Christopher Bane and three great grandchildren, Lila, Tess and Kit Carpenter. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 29 at Sacred Heart Church, Manchester by the Sea at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at Campbell - Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, BEVERLY (North Beverly location) on Friday from 4 to 7 P.M. Burial will be in Rosedale Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Senior Care, 5 Blackburn Center, Gloucester, MA 01930. Reception to follow the burial at 7 Vine Street, Manchester, MA. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Thompson

8 Entries

Barb Pierson

October 20, 2011

My sincere sympathy to Bernices family. A precious person that was a part of Girards history. Bernice gave me all my "baby shots" and took good care of a lot of Girards population when she worked for Dr. Finney. She was an amazing woman. Barb Pierson

The Staff of Sunrise Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

October 20, 2011

Over the years Bernice has touched the lives of so many ~ she will aways be remembered! We will forever cherish the wonderful memories of Bernice as she was our Director of Nursing for many years, everlasting friendships were created over the years and bonds that we will always cherish. We are greatful to have been able to care for Bernice during her final years. Rest in peace our dear friend ~ we will miss you and always love you!

george fisher

October 20, 2011

To some of us, some of us who knew her closely (I and my family lived next door to her for years in Girard), she'll always be 'Tac'. That's what Tommy called her; that's the name we all used.
Tac had more spirit in her than an entire army with banners. She had more class in her than a lot of folk who live(d) in metropolitan areas, not in some small, downstate town where jazz, fine art, good wine, and manners are often quite rare.
In the late '90's Tac and I had our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners together, sitting in the dining-room of the old Thompson mansion in Girard. Outside the windows stood the large kennel-pin where Tommy'n'Tac's dogs played, many years earlier. Tac loved dogs, but in the last years adopted an all-white cat she grew to love.
A lot of people grew up with Tac as the nurse for Doc Finney; the nurse who wore the standard white uniform and carried herself with dignity.
She was class all the way.
No doubt those who attended her at Sunrise grew weary of her hard-nosed ways. But she earned the respect she demanded.
Her life was heroic, important, meaningful, and rich.
I love you, Tac. Thank you for so many, many years of warmth and humor, friendship and memories I shall carry to my own grave.
I recall on Saturday nights, years ago... Tommy'n'Tac and my folks would cook cheese fon du, drink adult beverages, play jazz LP's, joke and laugh and tell stories, until the wee hours of the morning. Them Tac and my mom would stand outside under the stars in Girard and yell, "Hey all you dummies, wake up!"
Rest in peace, Bernice.

Kimberly Konneker

October 19, 2011

Ill miss you Birdy! You are an amazing person, you make me smile from the inside out! God Bless You.
Love Kim

October 19, 2011

bernice was my nurse growing up and i will never forget how she would jab that needle in your arm so hard you forgot you were sick. but she always did it with a smile. she enjoyed her job.

Linda Crites

October 19, 2011

We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
Have your loved ones military services memorialized by submitting an Illinois Patriot Information Form.
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God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302

Rose Connolly

October 19, 2011

I did not know Bernice but by reading this extra fine memorial to her, she is an outstanding woman. I thank her for her service to our nation during a very difficult time in this nation's history. May she rest in Peace ~ Amen

October 19, 2011

Your unselfish sacrifice to life will live on in my heart. What an honor to have you as my friend. You are a legend to be remembered.

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