Obituary of Garnet W. Thompson

Mr. Garnet W. (Guy) Thompson was born in Norton on June 10, 1917; he was the son of the late Mark and Maggie Jane (Fawcett) Thompson and the husband of the late Lura Thompson who passed away in 2006. Guy worked on various farms in Kings County from a very young age, until he enlisted. He spent 5 years overseas, serving during WWII in England, France, Germany and Holland as a gunner in the 3rd Medium RCA. After the war, he returned to NB and began work for NB TEL as a lineman. The work was laborious as back then all holes for telephone poles were dug by hand and wires were hooked up by climbing the poles. Guy work for NB TEL for 35 years and got to travel all over NB. Many times his crew had to travel quite a distance, particularly after major storms. After his retirement, Guy went to work with Willis Walker; he was never one to just sit and do nothing. He loved music, dancing and playing cards and could be seen on many a day tending his vegetable garden. Guy was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church Brotherhood, the Telephone Pioneers and the Sussex Chapter of the Golden 'K'. He was also a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sussex Branch #20. Guy was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his sister, Mary Rutledge. Mr. Garnet W. (Guy) Thompson formerly of Summit Ave, Sussex, passed away at the Kiwanis Nursing Home on April 28, 2016 at the age of 98. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). A service celebrating Guy's life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:00pm, immediately followed by a tribute from The Royal Canadian Legion Sussex Branch #20. The interment will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, Norton. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Donors Choice. www.wallacefuneralhome.com