Thompson, Donald H., 79, December 9, 2014. Interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Donald H. Thompson, 79, passed away on Dec. 9, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 22, 1935, in Houlton, the son of R. Hibbert and Dot (Dorothy Varney) Thompson.
Donnie was well known as hard worker and began driving truck for Walter Davis on solo trips to Boston at the age of 15 and later drove truck for O’Donnell’s Express. In 1955, he went to work for the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad for over 42 years and retired as conductor. He was proud to be part of the railroad and often shared stories of his co-workers and the practical jokes they pulled on one another. At the same time, Donnie served 18 years as an auxiliary policeman for the Houlton Police Department. In May of 1958, Donnie was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He served 2 years in Germany with pride and returned as a Sargent. He continued to serve an additional three years in the National Guard. Following retirement, Donnie worked at the Houlton Christian Academy and served as deacon at the Linneus Freewill Baptist church.
Donnie was married on September 2, 1957, to his wife, Sylvia (Tracy) and they have been married for 57 years and had three children. Donnie was a proud father and grandfather. His granddaughters were his pride and joy.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Tracy) Thompson of Houlton; two sons, Bob and his wife, Betsy, of Drexel Hill, PA, David and his wife, Deborah, of Bangor, and his daughter, Leanne Harvey and her husband, Dudley, of Brewer; his granddaughters, Megan DeHaven and her husband, Michael, of Upper Darby, PA and Molly Thompson of Camp Hill, PA and her finance, Caleb Miller of Lancaster, PA; one great-granddaughter, Nora DeHaven. Donnie had several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Arden Thompson and his sister, Patsy Davis. A special thank you to the staff at Madigan Estates for taking such good care of our father.
Friends called at Dunn Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13 from 12 noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. Please do not send flowers – a family member has severe allergies. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donnie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, Maine 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
