Bernard L. Thompson

BARRE – Bernard (Bernie) L. Thompson, 87 passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Gifford Hospital in Randolph with family by his side.

Born May 9, 1934, in Barre City, he was the son of James and Margaret (Neddo) Thompson.  He attended elementary school in South Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1953.

On October 22, 1955, he married Jeannette LeBlanc at St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre.

Bernard was employed with Montgomery Wards before joining the staff at Rock of Ages as a Jet Burner Operator and eventually finishing his career as the Compressor Operator, before retiring after 43 years. During his employment he also did property maintenance for an apartment building on West Street in Barre and another residential home also in Barre.

He was a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, where he worked BINGO for many years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, woodworking, and fishing.  In retirement he and Jeannette also enjoyed taking trips in the winter months to Cocoa Beach, Florida for many years in which they enjoyed playing shuffleboard and visiting with their Florida friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren in which he enjoyed watching their sporting and other events.

Survivors include his children Bob Thompson of Nashua, NH; Jim Thompson and his wife, Peggy of Orange; Donna Gingras and her husband, Duane of  Williamstown; Larry Thompson and his wife, Micky of Barre; Alan Thompson and his wife, Sue of Willsboro, NY; Rose Thompson and her fiancé John Spadt of Barre; Roger Thompson and his wife, Deb of Colchester; and Ann Baker and her husband, Brian of Brookfield; his grandchildren- Isabella, Sophia, Jennifer, Joann, Jeremy, Nathan, Megan, Sara, Steven, Patrick , Matthew, Ciara, Randi, Kyli, Seth, Kristin, Jessica, Emily and Blake; his great-grandchildren  Ryan, Nora, Tess, George, Walter, Addison, Greyson and Vivian along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Jeannette in 2013 and his brothers Raymond and Leon Thompson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Menig Nursing home and Gifford Hospital in Randolph for the unconditional, compassionate care they provided Bernie for the last 18 months while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer Street, Barre.  Following the service, interment will take place in Hope Cemetery in Barre where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Jeannette.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Monica School, 79 Summer Street, #2 Barre, VT 05641 or to Menig Nursing home Attn: Activities department, 215 Tom Wicker Lane, Randolph Center, VT 05061.