Suddenly, at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, February 18, 2024 of RR 2 Lucan at the age of 71. Dear brother of Hiram and Debbie Thompson of RR 2 Lucan. Proud uncle of Scott and Stephanie Thompson of Carlisle, and Terri and Scott Eagleson of St. Joseph, and great-uncle of Charlie, Riley and Miles; Ryan and Logan. Fondly remembered by many cousins, neighbours, his coffee shop crew, and his spoiled cat Barney.
Predeceased by his parents Andrew Thompson (2003) and Marion (Simpson) Thompson (2014). Sandy was born, raised, and enjoyed living his life on the family farm.
A come-and-go celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday, March 3rd from 1-3 PM. Cremation with private family spring interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Canadian Lung Association or Arthritis Society Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Leroy and April Bryan
Hi and Debbie and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy, always enjoyed chatting with Sandy when we met or over coffee at the coffee shop. You have our deepest sympathy. Leroy and April Bryan
Mary Hogan
Hi, Deb, and family, sending my thoughts and prayers. Had a good visit with him at birthday party..
Donna Dixon
Hi, Debbie & family
We are so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a wonderful neighbour and always had a smile on his face, that is such a great tribute to his character. He loved telling us stories of all his great nephews, he was such a proud Uncle and Great Uncle. RIP Sandy ❤️
Jim & Donna Dixon
Brenda and Fred Smith
Hi and Deb and family
So sorry for your loss he will be missed by all
Hugs
George and Sue Wilson
Hiram and Debbie, sincere condolences on your brother’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Pat Glavin
Hiram, Debbie & family, neighbours and friends
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss during this difficult time.
Pauline Miller
Hi, Deb & family,
My condolences in the sudden loss of Sandy. it was so good to see Sandy with his beautiful smile he always had & have a great visit with him on February 11th at Marilyn’s party. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad & difficult time. He will be missed.
Big Hugs Pauline❤️
Martin/Jo Anne Clarke
We are very sorry for the sudden loss of Sandy! We had many good chats at the store over the years, always with a smile on his face! Thinking of the whole family at this sad time…
Martin & Jo Anne Clarke
Don & Joan Heywood
Hi, Deb and Family:
So sorry to hear of your brother Sandy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Gord & Joanne Hardy
To the Thompson family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sandy was always so friendly with a great smile. May he rest in peace.
Kim Bowman
My condolences on the loss of Sandy. His smile will be missed at the clinic, always friendly and happy.
John Riddell
Hiram and Deb so sorry for the loss of your brother and brother in law. I remember him as always being friendly and chatty when we met on the street, should be more like him in this world.
Ralph Simpson
Hi, Deb, and family,
Sandy was always up for a good chat.
We’re thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
Ralph, Joyce, and Darren Simpson
Pam & Paul Hodgins
Hi, Debbie and Family
In this Saddened Time it is always hard to loose a family member. For Many of us going Forward, the absence of this great friend will be missed. His coffee shop smiles and laughs were always welcome to all the Elaborate stories shared. They say you can’t beat memories, well we got memories. Heaven has received a good man. RIP Sandy. Pam & Paul Hodgins
Mark & Ann Scott
Our sincerest condolences to Hi, Debbie, Family and Friends. We have fond memories of Sandy’s warm personality and beautiful, happy smile. He will be missed.
Mark, Ann, Laura and Brent
Hazel MacLeod
Dear Hi, Deb, Scott, Terri and families,
Our sincere condolences to everyone in the loss of Sandy. Just thinking back of the fun times at Grandma and Grandad’s, riding the school bus and chats when meeting up over the years. He always had a smile! Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Hazel & Wayne MacLeod
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Hi, Debbie, and family. We were saddened to hear that Sandy had passed away. We send our sincerest condolences.
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Mary Hogan
Hiram, Debbie, Scott and Terri and families, My thoughts, prayers are with you at this sad time. Look back at all the happy family gatherings. Hugs and Love Mary
Helen Thompson
Sorry hear of Sandy passing.
Helen Thompson Family
Doug Whiteford
Dear Hi and Debbie and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing! May the beautiful memories of the good times together help ease the pain! Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Doug and Carol Whiteford
Don Lankin
Sorry to hear of Sandy passing. I used to enjoy chatting with him when he came in rhe station.
Anne Rollings
Hi, Deb and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sandy’s sudden passing. I know Rick really enjoyed chatting with him. My condolences as you go through this challenging time.
Deb & Mike Hunter
Hi, Deb and family:
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Hi’s brother. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Nancy Morrison
For Hi Deb and Family:
Sorry for the loss of such a great man and cousin. His smile no one could ever forget.. We will all miss him..
Nancy Morrison and family
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear: Hiram & Debbie, Scott & Stephanie, Terri & Scott, Charlie, Riley, Miles, Ryan, Logan, Cousins, Neighbours, Friends & Coffee Shop Crew . . .
❤️ “Don’t cry because I’m gone; Smile brightly because I lived.” ❤️
We were so shocked & saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing. Words, no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the unexpected loss of Sandy . . . your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing & you will miss his presence in your family & in your lives. As you gather to mourn, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of fun & happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead.
Sandy’s devoted love of all his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you . . .
We were blessed that we had recently talked & caught up with him at Aunt Marilyn Dixon’s birthday party on February 11th. It’s so hard to understand why this happens to such nice people – life is so unfair at times. We will remember Sandy as a kind, cheerful & gentle soul with a wonderful, sincere smile, who was always ready for a friendly chit-chat.
❤️ “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” ❤️
It is always difficult to see a loved one eventually leave this world behind – but know Sandy is resting in peace & reunited once again with your Mom & Dad forever in Heaven. ❤️ We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts, prayers & hugs to you all at this very heartbreaking time. 🙏🏻❤️
Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family ❤️
Rod Morrison and Debbie (Millson) Glavin
Hiram, Debbie and family
Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your dear brother. Losing someone so close is very hard. Sandy was certainly one of the most kindest and gentlest persons I have ever known. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Evelyn Vincent
Hiram, Debbie and family
Sincere sympathy to all who knew and loved Sandy
Carolyn Kuhar
Hiram , Deb and family
My condolences to each one of you at the sudden loss of Sandy.
He was a kind person and always had a smile for everyone.
I pray God will comfort you at this time.
Carolyn Kuhar
Kelly and Rose O'Connor
Sincere condolences to Sandy’s family.
Carol Coleman
Dear Hiram, Debbie & family,
I got to know Sandy while I was at McDonald’s. He was such a kind and gentle soul and I always looked forward to a wee chat with him. Sending you my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your brother. May he rest in peace.
Judy Bond
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. We always had a lovely, cheerful conversation whenever we met.
Judy Bond
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Sending our condolences on the loss of Sandy.
Paul Groenewegen
Hiram, Debbie and the entire family,
Our most sincere condolences with the loss of Sandy.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul & Jackee Groenewegen
Bob Heywood
Hi and Deb and Family:
So saddened to hear of your loss. I will miss my chance meetings with Sandy over a cup of coffee at Tims. He was always a welcome customer at Heywood’s Restaurant in the 80’s. A kind and gentle presence, he will be missed.
Bob and Martha Heywood
George and Kathy Lee
Hiram, Deb and Family, so very sorry to hear of your loss of Sandy, He will be missed by you all and by everyone who knew him.
Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham
Hiram, Deb and family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear about Sandy’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Don always enjoyed talking to Sandy. Cherish the memories.
Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham
John and Dale Ann McKichan
Hiram and Deb, Scott and Stephanie, Terri and Scot.
What a shock to hear about Sandy’s passing. Ever since 4 H and high school days I think of Sandy as a smiling fellow, always ready for a visit. A man that will be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
DonnaO'Brien
Dear Deb and Hi,
So sorry to learn of this sad, sudden death in your lives ! Please know you are in my special thought’s ! Sincerely Donna
Dave and Linda Smith
Hi, Deb, Scott, Terri and families, So sad to hear of Sandy’s sudden passing. He always had a smile and time for a chat no matter where you ran into him. He will be missed. Hugs and thoughts are with you all.
Karen and Barry
Hiram, Deb and Families,
We are very sorry to hear about Sandy’s sudden passing.
Barry the Barber
Joe, Brenda & Joanne
Hi, Debbie, Scott & Terri & Families. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing. We will miss our chats with him at the accounting office. Always kept us up to date on the Tim Hortons news and his giggle when something funny was said. We are thinking of you at this difficult. Sending hugs ❤️
Jeff Borland
Hiram,Deb,Scott,Terri and Family
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Sandy he will be missed as a friend and customer.
Jeff Borland
Joan Scott
Hi and Deb. So sorry for the loss of Sandy. He never failed to speak and had a great smile.
My sincere sympathy
Wayne Hall
Hiram, Deb and family;
My condolences to the family. I would run into Sandy at Timmy’s and always enjoyed our conservations. May he rest in peace.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Hiram, Debbie and family.
We were very sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. He always had time for a chat when we saw him.
Brent Froats
My deepest condolences , my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Brent Froats.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Sorry to hear about Sandy Our Condolences to the whole family
Barb (Orr) and Tony Fisher
Hi, Deb and family,
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Laura and Pete McLean
Hiram, Deb and family
So sorry for Sandy’s sudden passing. He had the warmest smile for everyone he met and always ready for a friendly chat if you were lucky to run into him at Tim’s. He will be missed.
Jeannine Vannineste
So sad to hear of Sandy passing He was always so friendly He will be sadly missed my sincere sympathy
Brenda Murray
Hi, Deb and family
I remember Sandy well, he was a gentle and kind soul. My sincere condolences.
Brenda (Thompson) Murray
Don and Judy Squire
Hi, Debbie and family,
We are saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing. He always enjoyed catching up whenever our paths would cross. I remember his wonderful, sincere smile.
Judy and Don
Bob Edith HODGINS
Sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. He was always friendly and would enjoy little chat. Sincere Sympathy
Deborah Thomson
My condolences; sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing
Mary Conlin
Hi and Debbie
Sorry to hear about Sandy it’s a shock when it’s so sudden my condolences.
Mary
Jacqui Lines
Hi, Deb and family,
I’m so sad to hear of Sandy’s passing. I have not seen him in years, but have many fond memories of times spent at Andy and Marion’s when my Granny and Poppa rented the farm house where Hi and Deb live now. Many chats over cheese and crackers, snapping beans, bringing bales in from the fields and just hanging out. Rest in the sweetest peace sweet man.
Bernice Thompson
Hi, Deb and Family;
Sincere condolences in the loss of Sandy. You will miss his presence in your family and in your lives. He was always friendly and loved to catch up on all the happenings in the family whenever we chanced to meet.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Dear Debbie, Hi and family,
We were so saddened to learn of Sandy’s passing. I’m so glad that we had recently talked and caught up with each other. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Rest In Peace, Sandy.
Jim and Helen
Jackie Wells
Dear Hi & Debbie, we are so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Sandy very well but will always remember his smile. I never saw him any other way.
Fred & Jackie
Wayne &Deb Riddell
Hi, Deb and family. We are so sorry to hear of Sandy’s sudden passing. We wish to pass along our sincere condolences and please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. RIP Sandy.
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Hiram and Deb: Our thoughts and Prayers are with at you and your family. God Bless
Linda and Edward Fox
To Hi, Deb and Families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. I remember Sandy very well when we rented the house you now reside in from you Mom and Dad, many years ago. And the fun we had. Coffee and snacks and card games with the community. Sandy was always cheerful although maybe a little shy.
Treasure your many memories of Sandy and hold them close to your hearts where he will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely and with fond memories.
Linda and Edward Fox
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Hiram, Deb, Scott and Terri
We are so sorry to hear that Sandy has passed away. He truly will be missed at Tim Hortons and the Malibu for his daily coffee with all his friends. Sandy always had a smile for you whenever you seen him. Hiram and Deb your in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs 💞
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
Hi, Debbie and family,
Sorry for the loss of Sandy, he always had a warm smile and was ready for a conversation! We offer our heartfelt condolences!
Sending hugs!
Evelyne Rollings
Hiram, Deb and family,
So shocked to read about Sandys’ passing.
I always enjoyed our little chats , when I saw him, at the grocery store.
Sorry for your loss.
Evelyne Rollings
Linda Dietrich
Hi, Debbie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I always enjoyed our conversations at the coffee shop or
around town. He will be missed. You have my condolences.
Judy Morgan
Hiram, Deb and family
We are so very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Sandy. Hugs to all of you!
Terry and Judy
Trudy Hodgins
Hi, Debbie and family.
Sending our condolences to you on the loss of Sandy. We’ll be thinking of you at this sad time.
Terry and Trudy
Bob and Lorette Mawson
So saddened to hear this, Sending our condolences to all at this sad time.
Glenn and Missy Pfaff
Hi and Deb and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Sandy’s death. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Hi and Debbie
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Usually I would see him coming or going from Tim’s will miss his smiling face.
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
Hiram, Deb and Family
Please accept our Sincere Condolences, may he Rest In Peace
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Lawrence Lockhart
To Sandy’s family
I am so sorry to hear this sad news of Sandy’s passing. I wish to extend my sincere condolence. I always enjoyed visiting with him whenever we happen to meet. Farewell old friend. R.I.P.
Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield
Betty McIntyre
Condolences to all Sandy’s relatives. I can still see him in Grade One at the old school. Such a tiny mite but determined to do everything required. Friendly guy whenever you met him.
Jack and Lynda Conlin
Hiram, Deb and Families….So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing…Jack will surely miss him sitting on the front porch catching up on the latest news and I will miss sending plates of goodies to him or inviting him over for a meal with all our family…wishing you strength to get through these difficult times…deepest sympathy….God Bless
Brenda and Fred Smith
Hi and Deb family
So sorry for your loss
He will be missed by all
Always keep the good times close to your hearts
Hugs
Smith family
Kristen Thompson-Dow
Hi, Debbie, Scott, Terri and family,
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Always a smile on his face and kind words he spoke.
For years he has dropped off the old copies of the Western Producer for us.
Condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Mike, Kippy, Shayne and Ryan Dow
Jim Thompson
Ron & Merna Scott
Hi and Debbie & Family
Sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. He was always friendly and will be greatly missed.
Ron & Merna Scott
Glenn & Sue Rollings
Hi, Deb, Scott, Terri and family. We are very saddened to hear of Sandy’s passing. A special wave and smile on his way to Tim’s will be missed. Know you are in our thoughts as your family mourns the loss of a kind brother and uncle. Glenn, Sue and family
Donna and Dan Overholt
Dear Hi and Deb, Scott and Stephanie, Terri and Scott and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandy’s sudden passing. He will be missed, but many open arms and much love will be awaiting his return home. Sharing the wonderful times and beautiful memories of Sandy will keep him close to your hearts. We send our thoughts and prayers and love to you all.
Love, Donna and Danny and family
Jeanette Simpson
Hi and Debbie and family
Sorry to hear about Sandy. Thinking about you at this sad time.
Rick and Wilma Freeman
Please accept our condolences for your loss.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Hiram, Deb and family:
So shocked to hear of Sandy’s passing. Your family has been hit hard this past month. Thinking of you at this sad time and sending hugs to all.