John Michael Thompson, 50, longtime resident of Sanford, ME, unexpectedly died April 27, 2019.
He was married to Sandra (Camarro) Thompson for over 30 yrs, and
was the proud father of two daughters, Julia E. Thompson and Ellie M. Thompson.
Born September 20, 1968, and raised in Bradford, MA, John was the seventh
of eight children of the late John Thompson, and Antonia (Thompson) Putnam.
He attended Whittier Regional Vo-Tech, and studied at York County Community College.
John was most recently employed as a foreman at the Paul White Company.
John was a self-taught jack-of-all-trades. Whether it was auto mechanics,
plumbing, masonry, roofing, or electrical work, John would research and teach
himself the necessary skills. He would then use, and perfect those skills
while gutting and re-building his family’s home. There was no job too
big or daunting that he couldn’t learn, undertake, and master.
John was a gun enthusiast and collector, and liked to spend time at the shooting range.
He was also a lover of nature, enjoying the woods, camping, and snowmobiling.
He especially enjoyed spending time at his family’s property in South Hiram, ME.
Above all, John was devoted to his two daughters, the pride and joy of his life.
In addition to his wife, daughters, and mother, he is survived by his siblings,
Deborah Day Cummings, Andover, MA, Douglas J. Thompson, Newton, NH,
Beth Thompson-Young, Paso Robles, CA, William H. Thompson, Anson ME,
Faith E. Tucker, Lancaster, MA, Walter A. Thompson, Haverhill, MA,
Leila J. Thompson, Deerfield, NH, and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Arrangements: A Memorial Service will be held at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church Street, Bradford, MA on May 23 at 11 am.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Thompson Education Fund, c/o TD Bank, 1237 Main Street, Sanford ME.
Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com