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James Lorne “Jim” Thompson

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Birth	:	17 Jan 1931 Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	4 Oct 2002 Winchester, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	South Gower Cemetery, South Gower, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.0080338, -75.5640259
Description	:	James (Jim) Lorne Thompson of Kemptville passed away on Oct. 4, 2002 at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital at the age of 71 years. He made a personal decision to enter hospital several days before his passing, but up until that time he continued to maintain an active lifestyle and enjoy the company of friends and family, at the home he shared with his wife Lois in the village of Heckston. He was born in Ottawa on Jan. 17, 1931, the son of the late Kenneth and Clara (nee Bennett) Thompson. He was the loved husband of Lois... Read More	James (Jim) Lorne Thompson of Kemptville passed away on Oct. 4, 2002 at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital at the age of 71 years. He made a personal decision to enter hospital several days before his passing, but up until that time he continued to maintain an active lifestyle and enjoy the company of friends and family, at the home he shared with his wife Lois in the village of Heckston. He was born in Ottawa on Jan. 17, 1931, the son of the late Kenneth and Clara (nee Bennett) Thompson. He was the loved husband of Lois (nee Dillabaugh) whom he married on Sept. 1, 1956. Mr. Thompson was the father of Barry (Joanne) and Garry (Angie), grandpa to Byrn and Dylan, all of Heckston. He was brother to Don (Clara), Ray (Ruth), Phyllis Theriault (Cliff), Linda Moore (Doug), Lois Simpson (Bob), and brother-in-law to Trevor Dillabaugh. He was pre-deceased by sister Dorothea. He began his school years in a one-room school house in Heckston, moving on to Kemptville for high school. After graduating from high school he worked on the family farm. In 1961 he made the decision to try something new and purchased a school bus from Angus McCrea. Farming and school bus driving would be his life until a farming accident in 1966 resulted in the loss of his right hand. Aware that farming would prove to be more difficult, he chose to focus his energy on busing children to and from school. It was a decision that would prove fruitful for him, and over the next 35 years, with the help of Lois, the business would grow to include 50 school buses and two depots: Thompson Bus Lines in Kemptville and Dundas Bus Service in Iroquois. The love of farming was still in his blood and as he began to distance himself from busing as the years progressed, he shifted his attention to helping his sons operate and expand the family farm. With more time at his disposal, he was able to pursue a personal interest, that of attending antique steam and equipment shows. Even after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999, Mr. Thompson continued to play a major role within the family farm operation, the specifics of his jobs changing as his health dictated, but never keeping him from remaining an active participant until shortly before his death. Visitation was held at the Grant Brown Funeral Home, Rolston Chapel in Kemptville Oct. 6-7. A Masonic service was held on Oct. 7. The funeral service was held on Oct. 8 with Rev. Sterling Irvine officiating. Soloist Nora Whaley was accompanied by organist Marjorie Patterson. Interment followed at South Gower Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russ Baker, Bill Albers, Bill Shaver, Gord Weedmark, John Palmer and Ralph Stacey

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James Lorne “Jim” Thompson's memorial is located at: South Gower Cemetery, South Gower, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada.
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James Lorne “Jim” Thompson death on 4 Oct 2002 in Winchester, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.0080338
Longitude: -75.5640259

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Lois Dillabough Thompson

(1928 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. D. Guy Farm Cemetery
Brinston, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0334000, -75.4993300

2. Kemptville Public Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0245800, -75.6447300

3. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Kemptville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0160300, -75.6489300

4. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0131000, -75.6544000

5. South Mountain Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.9785970, -75.4610540

6. Oxford Mills Anglican Cemetery
Oxford Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9615300, -75.6732500

7. Oxford Mills Union Cemetery
Oxford Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9619500, -75.6738300

8. Van Camp United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0451460, -75.4458620

9. Reid's Mills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1036300, -75.5520500

10. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0503560, -75.6880560

11. Patterson's Corners Presbyterian Cemetery
Pattersons Corners, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9276960, -75.6595480

12. Saint Peter's Anglican Cemetery
South Mountain, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0034050, -75.4145880

13. Knight's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0441300, -75.4136200

14. North Rideau Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0233710, -75.7330285

15. Inkerman Wesleyan Methodist
Inkerman, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0378370, -75.3932470

16. Old Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0117400, -75.3862800

17. Shanly Cemetery
Shanly, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8872500, -75.4740800

18. Bishops Mills Cemetery
Bishops Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8908700, -75.6850700

19. Elmview Cemetery
Kars, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1438890, -75.6463890

20. Prescott Road Union Cemetery
Osgoode, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1574840, -75.5709650

21. Hanesville Cemetery New
Hainsville, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9047000, -75.4008300

22. Hanesville Cemetery Old
Hainsville, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9037000, -75.4010300

23. Rideauvale Cemetery
Kars, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1545944, -75.6493225

24. Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery
North Gower, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1261110, -75.7155560