Peter Thompson
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.
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Marilou L.Thompson
Rocio Thompson
There will always be good memories to remember you by. Thank you so much for giving me Charles and for shaping the man he became. Charlie always admired the love you had for Eileen. You will always be missed and there is some peace knowing that charlie has you by his side in heaven.
Rocio Thompson & Family.
Roy Davis
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Roy Davis
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Lauron Thompson
My mom and dad always say that I got my brains from you and that is high praise; I can only dream of being as smart as you. You were quick and witty. You had such a vast knowledge of anything and everything I could ever bring up. You challenged me in conversations about economics and science, and you even picked up pharmacy lingo while I went through school!
Living on the opposite coast from you and Grandma was something I think we all struggled with; however, no matter what, YOU always made sure that we could come visit. Since I was born, I think we’ve made it back to the East Coast almost every other year or so. You always made sure to have the donuts my brother and I wanted for breakfast; you even let us skip “real meals” and indulge in our craving to go get Romeo’s pizza (haha we all know my dad can’t go home to Hazlet without having Romeo’s 10 times). It is that time again... This is our year to come visit and it will not be the same without you. I don’t know who’s going to make us London Broil. I don’t know who is going to give me that little smirk at the end of the table when I say something ridiculous. I don’t know what it’ll be like without you there. What I do know is that you gave me my dad, and he’s the best dad I could ever ask for so I thank you for that. A part of you lives in all of us. We will never forget you and we love you, always.
Love,
Lauron
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