Obituary of Stanley Thomson

Thomson, Stanley Gordon

A resident of Blenheim, Stanley Thomson peacefully passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at the Bluewater Health Hospital, Sarnia in his 88th year. 

Born in Chatham, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley & Cathleen Thomson. 

Beloved father of Barbara Crawford (Dave Echlin) of Chatham, Thomas Thomson (Elizabeth) of St. Thomas, Deborah Jackson of London, Tracy Jamieson (John Ramsey) of London & Roy Thomson of BC. 

Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Natalie, Shane, Angela, Rachel, Andrew, Thomas, Matthew, Michael & Meghan. 

Great-grandfather of Sophia, Benjamin & Jack.

Brother of Bob Thomson (Ruth), Pat Thomson (the late Anne) & the late Tom Thomson (Mary)

Predeceased by his former wife, Frances Thomson.

Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family. 

Stanley went to the University of Guelph, studying agriculture & animal husbandry, & achieved his Commericial Pilots License, which became his greatest passion. 

Family to receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 1:00 pm until the Memorial Service for Stanley at 2:00 pm at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. Cremation has taken place with interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date. 

Donations in memory of Stanley may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. 

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040