Thompson- Peacefully with his wife Olive by his side following complications from COVID 19 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Sunday April 19, 2020. Donald Rolland Thompson, age 69 years of Sarnia. Much loved husband of nearly 48 years to Olive (Dodge). Loving son-in-law of Becky Dodge and brother-in-law of Roland (Judy) Dodge, Larry (Denise) Dodge and Susan White all of Newfoundland. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Don will be fondly remembered by; his best friend, BJ Biemans of London, ON, the family of Victor Ventura and by many others in the Dominican Republic, Newfoundland and Columbia. He was predeceased by; his mother, Elaine (1971) and by his father-in-law, Leo Dodge (2015). Don retired from Union Gas in 2009 and he and Olive enjoyed their retirement traveling abroad. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Don’s life will be announced at a later. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Bluewater Health Foundation or Beyond the Beach Children’s Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845.
Donald Thompson
Visitation Information
There will be no visitation at this time.
Donations
Bluewater Health Foundation Beyond the Beach Children’s Foundation
Funeral Date
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
31 thoughts on “Donald Thompson”
So sorry about your loss ,,,
Take care Olive
My sincerest condolences go out to you Olive! Hope to see you sometims over the summer. Take care my friend.
Olive sorry for your loss Don will be surely missed I can still remember the day you guys wedding. Love Nora
Just to say that Don,Dot Greg,Gisel,Rachel and I were the 6 Amigo's now we are 3 but will continue. Even through our distances we were and will always be together.
Once in Oakville Don and Dot came to our recue by sharing there room (I locked us out)In the mean time Don and I played the heros by getting a young lady out of a shady situation.
Oaw that is one of our great times.
Olive sincere condolences to you and you family. Prayers and hugs. â¤ï¸ðŸŒ¹
My deepest condolences . You are in
My thoughts and prayers
Olive we are so sorry to her about Don's passing, he was a great guy in and outside of work. he will be sadly missed
Olive,
We were deeply sorry to hear of Dons passing. A true gentleman Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Querida Olive, estamos contigo desde la distancia te enviamos un cálido abrazo, agradecemos a Dios habernos permitido conocer un hombre maravilloso con alma tan noble que llevaba mucha alegría y sonrisas a donde iba…a ti solo decirte que te amamos, que Dios te de el consuelo que necesitas.
We are also one of your many Friends made from your annual trips to PUERTO PLATA and have cheerished your friendship for many years…….. Don's passing from Covid 19 has made us all realize that this is getting close to home… Praying that your Health is strong Olive…. Please take care of yourself…. Don will always be with you whereever your travels take you but definitely hope you can come and visit us in Arizona. Will always have a place for you to stay…… As well, we will certainly take a trip to Dominican again and see you there…… In the mean time, keep healthy and take all the love you need from your many friends to help you through this crisis….. You both will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love you….. xoxoxo
So sorry to hear about Don, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself
Dear Olive, We are very sorry for your loss. The man we casually knew as “DT” touched so many hearts young and old through life. Whether at work or in everyday meetings, the man always put his “spin” on whatever was up for discussion.We all know how many young hearts he touched during the Christmas holidays and we will be forever thankful! He will never be forgotten! Hang on to all the memories.
My deepest sympathy to you Olive. Hold memories close to you.
Take Care
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Olive during this most difficult time. This seems so crazy that this can effect the lives of so many people and we are saddened to think what you must be going through. You both have lived your lives as such selfless people and deserved the best in retirement. We hope in time , you can find peace and comfort in all the fond memories you crated and all the joy you have brought to so many people. Stay safe and stay strong.
Love Greg and Cathy TImlin.
We are sharing in your sadness and loss as we remember Don.The residents and staff will hold him in our hearts and pray that God's grace will comfort you all during this time.
Sweet Peace and much Love to you.
Olive we would like to offer our sincere condolences. Don will truly be missed. Ruth and Keith White.
Olive & Family,
So sorry to hear about Don. He will be greatly missed and we will remember the happy memories with him and all the families around Gull Pond and the Stephenville area.
My Poem To Don.
(Sending this “Don” style)
You were my sunshine
But now my rain
You were my happiness
But now my pain
You were my smiles
But now my tears
You were my rock
But now my fears
You made me laugh
You made me cry
But I never wanted
To say good-bye
Your words, your truths
I did admire
We had a friendship
“Caught on fire”
You were my love
My heart was full
But now my heart
Has got a hole
I love you Don
My BESTEST friend
I’ll miss you TIL
We meet again
XOXOXO
It is with sadness that I hear of Don's passing. I fondly remember looking forward to around Christmas time when you and Don would come and vist Dispatch as Mr and Mrs Claus with tons of cheer and candy and smiles. Very special moments you created. I am so very sorry for your loss. Bj would update me with your trips to DR and I know how special these moments were for the 3 of you. Hugs Mrs Claus!!
Memories last a long time Olive and good times never fade Condolences to everyone
Olive and family, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle ways. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Olive.
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing – condolences to you and your family. It was always a pleasure to assist you and Don with your travel plans. I miss our chats. Know that you are being thought of – relish your memories â¤ï¸
Best, Joan
Hi
I knew Don growing up in Oil Springs. We played together often from Grade 1 and up. I lost track of him after school, and moved away for my career. I heard from a friend about his passing and wanted to extend my condolences. I have good memories of our time as young kids.
Sending our sincere condolences to you Olive and your family at this sad time. We have good memories of Dow Days. Take care and keep your great memories of Don in your heart.
Sincerely Mark and Lorraine Guthrie.
Hi Olive
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing and am thinking about you in your time of grieving.
Try to keep positive and remember the good times that you had together.
Frank
Dear Olive:
What an absolute shock!
We are so sorry for your unbearable loss.
Please take care of yourself. You and your family are in our thoughts .
Love Shirley & Jim
Olive and family – So sorry to hear that Don has passed. We have lots of great memories, particularly when Don played Santa every year at the Union Gas Children's Christmas party. Although they didn't know at the time that it was Don, they still remember him, his HO HO HO and, of course, his chuckle. My heart goes out to you.
Olive,
I was so sorry to read of Don’s passing. You shared a very special bond and love that was so evident every time you spoke of him. Our sincere sympathy and our prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely, Karen & Gord Ryan
Olive, we are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Keep your memories close at this difficult time. Sincerely, Carolyn & Sears
so sorry to hear of Don's passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Tom and Florence Dodge
With regret I have heard of the passing of Don. My sincere sympathies to you and family.
Olive, we lived across the street from you on Virgil Ave.
This is so very hard to deal with and I am thinking of you and hoping you are surrounded with love; even though we cannot physically meet know that my thoughts are with you.
I would love to hear from you.
lescott1952@gmail.com
Sincerest Regards,
Laurie Scott