Harry “Brian” Thompson
1947-2022
REXTON, NB – It is with deep sorrow and broken
hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Brian
Thompson 75, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his
family at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Center in
Moncton on Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Rexton, he was
the son of the late Cameron Thompson and late Phyllis (Bannister)
Thompson.
Brian joined the Armed Forces in 1967 in Chatham and spent
the next 25 years protecting our Country. He was posted in Germany,
Greenwood and back to Chatham where he retired in 1991. Before
retiring, he became an EOD specialist where he was trained in bomb
disposal and diffusing. He loved his time in the service and he really
did miss it.
He then reinstated his Funeral Director and Embalmer license
to work at the family business of Thompson’s Funeral Home,
in Richibucto for the next 20+ years.
He sat on the executive board of the New Brunswick Funeral
Directors and Embalmers Association (NBFDEA) for 7 years and being
President in 2005-2006. During this time he chaired a position on the
Funeral Services Association of Canada (FSAC).
Brian was the President of the Richibucto Marina for many
years and sat actively on the Board of the Port Authority. He enjoyed
boating and the Richibucto River and hanging out with his
“boater friends” where he could be found down at the
boardwalk at the Marina talking to friends and
passerby’s.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew this gentle
man.
Brian leaves to morn his two sons, Dwayne Thompson (Rachel)
of Richibucto, Darren Thompson (Sandy) of Rexton; two grandchildren,
Jessica and Jade; the mother of his sons, Rose (Robichaud) Thompson of
Richibucto and many nieces and nephews.
Last surviving member of his immediate family, besides his
parents, Brian was predeceased by four brothers, Robert, Melbourne,
Allan, Gregory and one grandson, Devin.
In keeping with Brian’s wishes there will be no
visitation at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will be
held in the spring and announced at a later
date.
Arrangements are in the professional care of
Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto (523-4252).
19472022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Harry Brian Thompson 19472022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick