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Donald Thomson Obituary
WEARE -- Donald Edward Thomson 79, died Nov. 10, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 27, 1930, to Harold and Ruby Thomson. He worked for Public Service of New Hampshire for 42 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War.
A lifelong public servant to the town of Weare, he served 35 years as town treasurer, was a charter member of the Weare Rescue Squad, served as police chief and was a member of New Hampshire State Police Auxiliary.
He was a member of American Legion Post 65 and a past master of the Aurora Lodge 43, F&A.M. He enjoyed traveling during his retirement and made many friends along the way. He was a member of Good Sam Blazers Camping Club.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Marilyn (Bancker) Thomson, who died in 1987.
IN HIS LIFE: He leaves his companion and wife of 22 years, Carol (Bernier) Thomson; a son, Wayne, and his wife, Alice; two granddaughters, Tara Thomson of Greenfield and Teresa Guay and her husband, Joshua, of Weare; and two great-granddaughters, Molly and Arianna Guay. He will be dearly missed.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at French and Rising Funeral Home, 17 South Mast St., Goffstown. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Concord Visiting Regional Nurse's Association Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord 03301.
For more information, go to www.frenchandrising.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bea Hebert
November 16, 2009
Carol,
So sorry to hear about Don, my deepest sympathy to you and his family. I will always remmeber Don as a kind man with a ready smile, always willing to help the 'new person in the department'. I will miss him. Bea
Craig & Janie Hadley
November 13, 2009
To Carol, Wayne, Alice and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories and greatly enjoyed camping with Don and Carol. He will be greatly missed.
God Bless, Love Craig and Janie
Janet Benson
November 13, 2009
Carol, Wayne & Alice,
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I hadn't even heard that he was ill, until I saw him at the Legion Breakfast not long ago. He was a good man who served the town for so long and in so many ways. He will be sorely missed.
Rick and Joni Turner
November 12, 2009
Don was my dad's first cousin. I used to spend a couple of weeks every summer in Weare at my great aunt and uncle's house next door, and so I remember him quite well. Both Joni and I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. He will be missed.
November 12, 2009
Carol, Wayne, Alice and the Girls,
So sorry to hear of Donny's passing. We all have such found memories of him and the old days on Center Street. Our thoughts are with you.
Ruth Hodgman
Dick and Pat (Hodgman) Bush
June Turner Kalipolites
November 12, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Thomson famly.
Paul Braley
November 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Winslow
November 11, 2009
its been a long time since being baby sat by aunt Ruby & uncle Harold . I remember Bill more than Don, but I am verry sure I will see them again ,God bless those who remain trying to fill those very large boots
with heart felt condolences
John A. Winslow
Gerald Torres
November 11, 2009
Wayne, My condolences to you and your family, he looks to have lived a full and prosperious life, leaving a legacy to be proud of.
Kathryn Allen
November 11, 2009
I'm going to miss my cousin Donny. I haven't seen you in years but you were in my thoughts and prayers. Now you are with God and in a better place.
Love,
Cousin Kathryn Allen & family
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