Obituary
Mildred Anne Thompson
June 23, 1937 – July 22, 2022
With heavy hearts the family of Mildred Anne (Kraehling) Thompson announces the passing of Millie who passed away peacefully at the age 85 with her family by her side.
Millie will be lovingly missed by her children, daughter Kelly Thompson (Cheryl), son Jim Thompson (Denise) and her cherished grandsons, Mitchell Thompson (Michelle), Matthew Thompson and Cole Thompson. Millie is survived by her sister in law Shirley Kraehling, and brother in law Bill Thompson (Mona), many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as many close friends.
Millie was predeceased by her parents George and Edith Kraehling, brothers Jim and Jack Kraehling, husband Richard Thompson, son David Thompson and sister Lynne Donylyk.
Millie graduated from Geraldton High School and moved to Winnipeg to complete her training as a registered nurse at the Winnipeg General Hospital. After graduation Millie served in the Navy for 2 years as a S/LT medical nurse on the HMCS Chippawa out of Esquimalt BC. Millie returned to Geraldton and married Richard on December 22, 1960 and later had their three children. Millie was a registered nurse at the Geraldton General Hospital before moving to Dryden in 1977. Millie worked at the Dryden Regional Health Centre as a maternity nurse, bringing many babies into this world. Millie ended her career of 40 years working at Patricia Gardens.
After retirement Millie enjoyed many travel adventures across the world with her sister Lynne and close friends. Her travels included Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, Scotland, England, Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Spain and many other destinations in Europe and North America.
Millie’s passions were sharing her stories and pictures of her travels, her love of music and books. Her greatest passion that brought her so much joy and excitement was Genealogy, tracing her family tree and locating and visiting many relatives across Canada.
Millie lived a full and inspiring life who touched the lives of many.
Millie cherished her neighbours on Park Crescent, she always stated she was “blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful, caring people”.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Pastor Velma Henderson officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca) or the Dryden Regional Health Centre Equipment Fund, P.O. Box 3003, 58 Goodall St, Dryden, ON, P8N 2Z6.
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mildred Thompson July 22 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Geraldton, Province: Ontario