Hugh F. Thompson

REXTON, NB – Hugh F. Thompson, age 85, passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste-Anne-de-Kent on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.  Born on August 10, 1930 in Moncton, NB, he was the son of Ernest O. Thompson and Marjorie (née Jardine) McCleave, later Thompson.  

Hugh earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at UNB and later obtained his teaching degree at Queens University.  He worked in Ottawa at the Museum of Natural History and later began his teaching career.  Although he retired in 1985, Hugh continued to teach and educate children and young adults through his many canoeing and outdoor education adventures.  Hugh will be remembered as a kind, generous, loving man, with a strong connection to nature and a delightful sense of humor.  During the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, in recognition for his significant contribution through volunteering and coaching, Hugh received the "Celebration 88 Volunteer Medal".  This medal was presented to one member of each area across Canada, recognizing the person’s great community impact. 

Hugh is survived by his second wife, Solange (Roy) of Rexton; daughter Carole (Edouard) Daigle of Hillsborough; step-daughters, Adèle (St. Amour) of Ottawa and Suzanne (Omer) LeBlanc of Ottawa.  

He will be sadly missed by his much loved granddaughter; three step-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; one precious great granddaughter; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and his dear friend Kevin Scully. 

He was predeceased by his first wife, Florence (Boisvert) and two half brothers, Harry McCleave, Robert McCleave and one son-in-law, John Jacob. 

A celebration of Hugh’s life with family and friends will take place at a later date.  Donations to any organization involving wild life and/or nature conservancy would be his choice.  Condolences may be made on-line at Thompson’s Funeral Home.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252)