Obituary of Elizabeth Thompson

THOMPSON, Elizabeth (nee Blake) Peacefully in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by the love and care of family on Wednesday evening, July 2nd, 2014. Elizabeth Ruth Thompson of Arnprior at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Garnet "Joe" Thompson (January 26, 2001). Married in the Brockville Presbyterian Church on August 19th, 1950. Adored mother of Robert (Anne) of Trenton; Jeffrey of Ottawa; Ruth Ranne (Jaan) of Kinburn; Ann Sofalvi (Attila) of Arnprior; Nancy Thompson (Bob Terrien) of Ottawa; Gail Hébert (Marcel) of Mallorytown; Jim of Arnprior and Jane Thompson-Brooks (Tom) of Perth. Cherished and proud "Grandma" of 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Honor graduate of Brockville Business College; accomplished caterer; millenary; dress maker; hotel manager; correctional officer and executive assistant trainee are but a few of the titles Elizabeth was proud to have earned in her lifetime. Friends are invited to share their memories of Elizabeth with her family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, July 5th from 12 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. A Service to honour and celebrate Elizabeth Thompson will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. David Hooper of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. In memory of Elizabeth, a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by her family.