Grandpa, I wish we could’ve seen each other one more time. If not plenty of other times. I wish I could’ve introduced you to my girlfriend, Kelly. I know you two would’ve really liked each other. I never really got to know the real you and I’ll always regret that. I wish I would have. One thing I definitely knew, was that you were incredibly smart. You loved your crosswords. I’m not a fan of them myself, but I believe some of your smarts passed down to your grandchildren. From what everyone tells me, is that I also inherited your dashing good looks too... “Your smile, your hairline, your eyebrows...” I’m not sure if a compliment on my eyebrows is the greatest thing in the world, but I’ll definitely agree that we have a great smile!

From what I knew, was that you were a very quiet person. I’m a very quiet person and so is my father. One thing we all share in common, was that we’re all secretly trouble makers. I hope my future son will be a trouble maker himself and be the loudest outgoing person and break the “curse.” ( Maybe skip the trouble maker part and save me the headaches Hahaha)

My dad always wanted me to ask you about the stock market or just business in general. I guess we both had a thing for economics. I know we had talked about it once, but I wish I had more time to learn everything you knew and then some. You taught me a great deal and I know you’ll continue to teach me lessons in my life. Family will always come first. And family will always be around us. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Thompson family. I can’t wait to see the future Thompson generations grow up and see what we all accomplish.

With love - Ditto

Dad, thank you for always being there for all of us! This family of ours never made it easy on you and Mom, but you both backed us up through all of the ups and downs, unconditionally! You were a fairly quiet person, but certainly heard everything everyone said or did. That’s when you would make your presence known. You stayed sharp all through the years, and are the smartest person I’ve ever known. I’ll always regret never getting to see you one more time. We will never forget you!!!

Stanley Louis Thompson, eldest child of the late H. Louise Thompson (nee MacIntosh) and Frederick Louis Thompson,  passed into the arms of our Lord on July 9, 2019.

Stanley was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in nearby Medford.

He was an athlete and he excelled as a student, earning a scholarship to attend Tufts College, class of 1950.  At Tufts, he joined the track & field team, where he joked that his role was, "To make the other runners look fast".  Stanley graduated with degrees in Economics and History.

Following graduation, he was drafted and served in the US Army from 1951-1953, rising to the rank of Corporal.

While stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, he traveled with several Army buddies to see the ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve 1951.  There he met his future wife for the very first time and he literally swept MaryEileen Jourdan off her feet. They married in August of 1952 and have celebrated 66 years together.

Stan and Eileen originally resided in Newark, New Jersey following his discharge and they later bought a home in Hazlet, New Jersey, where they raised their family.

Stan and Eileen had six children, Charles, Patricia, Margaret, Barbara, Peter and Donald.

Stanley was predeceased by three of their children, Charles (d. 2016), Margaret (d. 2016) and Barbara (d. 1961). 

He is survived by his wife, MaryEileen Jourdan Thompson, daughter Patricia Thompson, sons and daughters-in-law, Peter & Elizabeth Thompson, Donald & Marilou Thompson, and daughter-in-law, Rocio Thompson, ten grandchildren, sister-in-law, Luella Fenton Thompson and a great many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.