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William Malcom «Bill» Thomson
1930-2024
It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of
William Malcom «Bill» Thomson, 93, lifelong resident of Port
Williams, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital,
Kentville, after a brief period of failing health. Born in Port
Williams, on July 11, 1930, he was a son of the late Robie and Lillian
(Hiltz) Thomson and the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
Bill worked as a painter throughout the entirety of his
career. He started out working with his father, Robie (who learned the
trade under his father) and then, for Ross Walsh. Later he and his
brother, Curtis became Thomson Bros Painting. Lastly, he created
William Thomson and Sons Painting. His sons David and Peter worked
alongside him for many years; Peter for over 45 years. Peter has taken
over the painting business and his daughter, Dominique, works with
him. Five generations, to date.
This church, St. John’s Anglican, is a special
place to the Thomson family. Bill has had an active responsibility in
its maintenance and upkeep, like his father before him. A task his son
Peter has now taken over. This building still stands because of the
several generations of Thomson men’s labour.
Bill loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed many a
week-long fall trip to the woods hunting with Earle Schofield, Fay
Schofield and Skip Colborn. Sometimes they brought home meat for the
freezer, sometimes they brought home a tall tale and lots of
lies.
Bill’s son Tim inherited the Mother Nature gene.
Bill and Tim shared many trips together hunting and fishing throughout
the years. As Bill got older, Tim became more and more
Bill’s outdoor partner. They have shared many stories about
their excursions over the years.
Bill also enjoyed restoring cars. Something he did with his
boys. Together they restored a white Thunderbird and a green New
Yorker. The T-bird was his true pride and joy, parts came from all
over the globe. Bill went so far as to chauffeur his granddaughter,
Melinda, to graduation in the T-Bird. Many may remember him driving
around the community in his New Yorker.
Bill always tried to be a role model for his family. He
wanted each, in their own time, to become successful, thoughtful
community-minded individuals. Caring for one another and your
community was important to Bill. To this end, Bill’s goal
for each of his children was reached. Each, in their own way, has
given back to their community in much the same way that Bill has. Bill
was a community builder.
In 1951, it was decided to incorporate the village of Port
Williams and create a Fire Department. At this first meeting, a group
of twelve people, established the Port Williams Fire Department. This
department was organized with Gordon Gates as the first Fire Chief.
The membership rapidly grew from twelve to thirty-five and has
remained around thirty-five since. Bill was proud to tell you that he
was one of the ‘Founding Twelve.’ These original
twelve members had to purchase their own firefighting equipment. Bill
said he paid Eustrace Rand Store so much a week until his uniform,
helmet and boots were paid in full. All members were and continue to
be volunteers.
Bill was a regular member of the Wolfville Curling Club for
over 50 years. In his later years he was an Honorary Member. Curling
was his passion. Curling took him all over the province and to many
bonspiels. He made friends easily and always wore a welcoming smile.
He was also very competitive. Today, there is a banner that hangs in
the Club for a Super Senior Team (over 75) indicating Bill, Hubert
Sullivan, Rob Sterling, Fred Kelly and Glyn Fenton (spare) played to a
Provincial Championship.
Bill was a member of the Wolfville Legion Branch #74 for 30
years. During this time, he enjoyed many social events and loved the
dances. He was always a volunteer and very willing to roll up his
sleeves to get done what needed to be done. He assisted with
fundraising via breakfasts, suppers and events, and was on the
‘Paint and Repair Team’. While he always had a
story to share, especially with a new member. Sometimes, others who
knew him, and knowing the story, would be rolling their eyes or
chuckling under their breath as Bill pulled the new member in. Bill
was full of tomfoolery and could be most entertaining.
Bill also loved to travel. He and Vera spent many a winter
vacationing in Florida. They went so far as to purchase a home in
Florida. They also drove across Canada, several times, to visit their
daughter, Susan and family, in Crooked Creek, AB (70 km east of Grande
Prairie). When travelling became more difficult, Bill and Vera took to
becoming seasonal campers. They camped for many years with their
daughter Tammy and family along with Tim and family. Bill and Vera
were always up for a new adventure. That said, Bill was proud to be
born, raised and to have lived out his life here in Port Williams. He
was frequently heard to say that there was no finer place to live than
right here, in Port Williams.
Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Vera (nee
Rogers); and five of his six children: Susan, Roger, Timothy, Tammy
and Peter. Susan Thomson and husband, Ronald Boyce, Grande Prairie,
AB, and their family: daughter, Blythe (Ian) Froh and their children,
Liam and Katherine; and daughter, Aimee (Ryan) Desiatnyk and their
children, Ella and Aliyah; Roger and wife, Brendalee Thomson, Port
Williams, NS, and their family: son, Shane Thomson and his children,
Deborah and Ann-Marie; son, Matthew (Chelsey Kadey) and their
children, Serena, Summer, Molly and Marcie; Timothy and wife, Rose
Thomson, Port Williams, NS, and their family: daughter, Melinda and
her children, Kayla (Colin) Comeau and their children, Alley, Hunter,
Maci; Isaac, Carter and Charlee-Anne Pineo; son, Jason (Jamie); Tammy
and husband, Larry MacLellan, Black River, NS and their family; son,
Nathan (Katelin Croft) and their children, Xander and Gannon;
daughter, Rebecca MacLellan (CJ Hodgson); Peter and wife, Linda
Thomson, Canaan, NS and their family: daughter, Dominique Thomson and
her children, Elliemae and Jackson; and son, Kyle. In this family
there are five generations living. Bill also leaves behind many
nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son,
David Thomson, age 36 (1998); brothers, Walter, Curtis, Avery and
Murray (in infancy); and sisters, Mary Hancock, Carol Prospero, Greta
Schofield, Margaret «Peggy» Thompson, Rhoda Thomson (in
infancy); and his great granddaughter, Bryanna Froh (born
sleeping).
The family would also like to send a special «Thank
You» to Ada and Dwight Schofield for their constant and ongoing
support for Bill and Vera over these last few years. Their frequent
visits for evening tea and chats have been a true
blessing.
Thank you to the many, who have crossed Bill’s
path, in helping to pull together all this information. Bill has led a
full, active and rewarding life.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no
visitation, by request. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m.
on Friday, June 28th in St. John’s Anglican Church, Church
Street, Port Williams, The Rev. Maya Bevan officiating. A reception
will follow in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later
date.
Donations in memory may be made to the Children’s
Wish Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and
inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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