Obituary of George Thomson
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of George Allen (Geordie) Thomson at home at sunrise on July 8, 2015 at the age of 81 with his wife at his side. Geordie was born in Hampstead on February 25, 1934, the son of the late George and Effie (Reicker) Thomson.
A lifelong resident of Hampstead, Geordie lived, and died, in the house in which he was born. A quiet observer, he was never happier than when he was surrounded by music, friends and his family for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or relaxing on the veranda overlooking the river he loved. A farmer, woodsman and trucker, Geordie also operated the road grader for the local DOT garage from 1987 until his retirement in 1999. He married Margaret Rose Weaver July 7, 1962. Together they raised four sons and are cherished grandparents to three granddaughters.
Geordie is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of 53 years; sons, John (Candis) of Oromocto, Douglas of Florenceville-Bristol, Bruce of Hampstead, and Andrew (Danielle) of Hampstead; 3 grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel and Jennifer Thomson; sisters, Mildred Palmer of Grand Bay-Westfield and Adeline (Clifford) Price of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. He is predeceased by his brother-in-law, Eldon Palmer.
Visitation will be held at Sherwood's Funeral Home, 18 Scovil Road, Norton on Friday, 10 July from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Sherwood's Chapel on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 2pm with Pastor Preston Mowry officiating. Interment will take place in the Central Hampstead Cemetery following the service.
For those who wish memorial tributes can be made to the the New Brunswick Extra Mural Program, Red Cross, or charity of the donor's choice.