Obituary of Victor B. Thompson

Of London, Ontario, loved his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and loved to sing and now he is singing in the Lord’s presence having passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 in his 97th year. Those who rejoice in hope are his wife, Eleanor (née Grieve), his daughter, Elizabeth (Rev. Michael Faris), and his son, Rev. John Thompson (Doris). Also survived by his sister, Joyce (Elroy Kranz), 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren (with three on the way) and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (née Loveday), his daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Rev. Eric McGrath, and his brother Allen Thompson. Victor was born and raised in Hartford, Ontario, and settled in Brantford where he owned and operated Vic’s Vacuum Sales for many years. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Forest City Bible Church, 1889 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (with visitation one hour prior at the church). Rev. John V. Thompson officiating. A reception will follow at the church with interment at a later date in Hartford Cemetery. Vic was an active member of his local church and was a Gideon for almost 70 years. In his memory, donations may be made to Forest City Bible Church or The Gideons International in Canada.