Arden Chester "Tommy" Thompson
1916 - 2017
Arden Chester "Tommy" Thompson
Visitation Information
Visitation
November 3, 2017
Visitation Time
2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm
Visitation Location
C. L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, NS
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday November 4, 2017
Service Time
11:00am
Service Location
St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, NS
Burial Information
Burial Location
St. Ninian Cemetery
Requested Charity
St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation
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Thompson, Arden Chester "Tommy", 101, of Antigonish passed away on November 1, 2017, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Dawsonville, NB, he was son of the late Chesley Percy and Ina (Gracie) Thompson.

Arden (Tommy), was a veteran of WWII and served in action in Sicily, Italy and Holland with the 1st Medium Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery. After the war he made Antigonish his home and worked at Eastern Automobile Company Ltd. for over 30 years until his retirement. His first love was for family, near and far. He had a passion for all things aeronautical and learned to fly, obtaining his private pilot’s license at the age of 58. He was instrumental in the construction of two separate homebuilt airplanes, which are both still flying today and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for over 45 years. He was a hunter and was known for marksmanship and earned the nickname "one-shot-Thompson". He had a love of learning, a curious creative and inventive mind and a positive attitude. He embraced life and encouraged his children and grandchildren to follow their interests.

He is survived by his children; Bernice Finley, Toronto; Doris (Calvin) Nicholson, Dartmouth; Arden (Theresa) Thompson, Arisaig; grandchildren, Ross Finley, Denice Nicholson, Danielle Nicholson, John Thompson, Paul Thompson, David Thompson, Allan Thompson, Ryan Thompson, and Mary Catherine Thompson; brothers, Bill Thompson, Glenlevit NB, Tom Thompson, Kitchener ON.

Predeceased by his wife, Amy (Kaiser); sisters, Marie, Mildred, Georgina, Joyce, Susan, Betty; brothers, Ralph and Percy.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday in St. Ninian Cathedral at 11:00am. Burial in the parish cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mary Gorman, Dr. Bill Booth, and the entire staff of the 3rd floor Veterans Wing of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for their care and dedication.

In Memoriam, donations to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice appreciated.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com