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).