Obituary of Jean Isabell Elizabeth Thompson

The death of Jean Thompson of Saint John, beloved wife of the late Elmer R. Thompson occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on December 15, 1926 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Cairns) Speight. Jean is survived by her daughters, Betty Thompson, Cathy Thompson and Judy Thompson, all of Saint John; grandchildren, David Thompson (Danielle) of Quispamsis, Stephen Thompson of Rothesay and Christa Thompson of Sydney, NS; great-grandson, Henrick Thompson; daughter-in-law, Monica Thompson of Rothesay and sister-in-law, Evelyn Speight of Saint John. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her sons, Dr. S. Elmer "Tom" Thompson and Maurice R. "Larry" Thompson; sister, Marion Taylor and brother, Raymond Speight. In keeping with Jean’s wishes,there will be no visitation or funeral service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service, which will be held at Maces Bay Cemetery on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the SJRH Palliative Care Unit c/o of the SJRH Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice.