MAY THOMPSON

MAY FLORENCE THOMPSON, a long time resident of Ormiston, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully October 1, 2008 in Saskatoon, at the age of 95. Born the sixth of nine children on June 12, 1913, May grew up and attended school in Brandon, Manitoba.  She was active as a young woman enjoying down hill skiing and motor cycle rides with her brothers. May worked in Brandon at Rumford Laundry as a book keeper and late in the war, she met and on September 30, 1944 married Flight Sergeant Jack Thompson of Winnipeg. They were stationed at Vulcan, Alberta and after his discharge from the RCAF, Jack and May moved to Winnipeg while he completed his engineering degree.  In 1947 they moved to Ormiston, Saskatchewan where Jack managed the sodium sulphate mine.  May assisted in the mine office as needed, and acted as hostess for traveling mine officials. She enjoyed curling, cards, crocheting, knitting, baking, canning, and learning to play the piano.  Later, May was involved with Ladies Aid, church activities and teaching knitting at 4-H.  May also enjoyed working with youth and taught piano lessons at her home and directed community plays.  May and Jack raised two daughters, Janice and Carla, teaching them the importance of family and faith, and the value of education.  After 49 years at Ormiston, May and Jack moved to Moose Jaw where they resided until 2002 when Jack passed away.  May moved to Saskatoon where she spent her final years sustained by her family and faith. May was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary Jane Lingard, her daughter, Carla, her husband, Jack, and her brothers: and sisters: Jack, Bill, Violet (Hodgson), Dick, Carlton, Tom, Bob and Phyllis (Douglas).  She is survived by her daughter, Janice (Kim) Anderson and granddaughters: Gillian and Keira Anderson.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan Street, Moose Jaw.  Father Tony Sevali C.S.Sp. will preside.  Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Waterston House, 1845 Osler Street, Regina, S4P 1W1. In living memory of May, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Sue Truscott (Lennox) - Chilliwack, BC:  I can remember May being quite content being busy in her kitchen while Carla and I visited.  It feels like the last of a legacy that she's gone.

Judy Gieni - Regina SK: Dear Janice and Family,  our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  We hope the time you spent with your Mom since she moved to Saskatoon was enjoyable.  I loved the picture and article about May that appeared in our paper today.  It brought back many, many fond memories of the times I spent with you at your home when we were children.  Thank you for that.  Take care,  Judy (Gieni) Gates.

Barbara Kelly (Lamberton) - Oromocto, NB: Thinking of you and your family at this time, Janice. A flood of memories come to mind as I think back on life in Ormiston, and the plant. I hope you and your family have such grand memories shared with your Mom. She was truly a wonderful lady. Barb Lamberton Kelly

Neill and Dorothy Lamberton - Courtenay, BC:  Dear Janice and Family, Both your Mom and Dad were so much a part of the Lamberton's life.  Your Mom was such a gracious lady and a great hostess who always welcomed us into her home whenever we were in Ormiston.  She was as attractive as ever in her picture. You will miss her I'm certain.

Bessie Andrews - Moose Jaw, SK: Dear Janice & family our thoughts prayer go out to you and your family. Janice remember the goods times. Hope to have a little visit. God bless. Bessie, Dawn, Jessica Andrews.

Tony Haynes - Saskatoon, SK: Your parents so well showed us Saskatchewan hospitality at its best in our short stay from '57 to '61 and after. The recent dark days will ever be replaced by the memories so richly described.  Sympathies and blessings

Eugene and Angelina Demkiw and Dwayne and Jams Demkiw: Our sincere condolences to the family.

Betty and Harold Allsopp - Calgary, AB:  Dear Janice and family, we just heard of your mother's death after returning from an out of country trip and both Harold and I extend our deepest sympathies to you Janice and your family. Such wonderful memories I have of your Mom , she truly was such a kind and gracious lady. She and your Dad always were very special people to our parents and family and her spirit will remain with us always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.   Betty (Lamberton) and Harold Allsopp.

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