Obituary of John Douglas Thompson

John Thompson, husband of Mary (Connolly) Thompson, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 16, 1939 in Saint John, he was a son of the late Albert and Henrietta (Goguen) Thompson. John worked for the Port of Saint John for 27 years before his retirement, and was a member of the International Longshoreman Association (ILA). He loved hunting and fishing and his weekly drives to Ossie’s. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his daughters: Rachel Phillips (Allen), Shane Thompson, and Pam Thompson (André Vienneau); grandchildren: Colby Thompson, Ashley Calhoun, Shannon Phillips, Sydney Phillips, and Jacob Vienneau; and his sisters: June Kelley, Doreen "Tootsie" Blair, and Patsy Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Norman "Mickey" Thompson. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, 634-7424 with visiting on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 am. Remembrances to Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.