Derek Andrew Thompson

1981 - 2017

Derek Andrew Thompson obituary, 1981-2017, Lindsay, ON

BORN

1981

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Derek Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2017.

THOMPSON, Derek
Suddenly at his residence in Lindsay on Monday, October 9th, 2017 at 36 years of age. Beloved son of Rob and Cindy Thompson. Cherished brother of Kerri and Sherri. Dear father of Conner. Loving grandson of Helen and Russ Smith and uncle to Glenn and Patrick. Derek will be fondly remembered by Stacey, his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, October 14th from 2:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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October 24, 2017

Kerri Thompson

I miss you big bro. You were more than just my big pro and protector... you were one of my best friends. Life will never be the same without you. May we meet up again one day.

October 14, 2017

Jacqueline Parkman

My deepest condolences, my thoughts are prayers are with all those who loved Derek. He was an amazing person and will truly be missed. Still can't believe he's actually gone

October 14, 2017

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Sandi / Gord McLean

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you with the sudden loss of Derek it is the most tragic and difficult time for everyone he will be sorely missed.

October 13, 2017

Dearest neighbours, Cindy, Rob, Glenn and Patrick

So sorry for your loss. No parent should ever bury a child. Please take comfort in your memories and know that there are friends around when you need help to shoulder the weight of that loss. Reach out when you need to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brenda, Vito, Caterina and Joseph

October 13, 2017

Dearest neighbours, Cindy, Rob, Glenn and Patrick

So sorry for your loss. No parent should ever bury a child. How heavy the burden of your loss! Please take comfort in your memories and know that there are friends around when you need help to shoulder the weight of that loss. Reach out when you need to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brenda, Vito, Caterina and Joseph

October 13, 2017

Colleen Madigin

Dear Cindy and Rob - we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Colleen & Trevor Edwards

October 12, 2017

Kalie Sowerby-payne

So sorry to hear of Derek's sudden passing,
He made high school so much more interesting he will be be sadly missed but not forgotten ❤

October 12, 2017

Maria Murray

Our deepest condolences to Darek's loved ones. Life so young taken too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 12, 2017

Pauline Wilson

Rob & Cindy and kids, we're so very sorry on your lost. Our love and condolences. If you are in need of anything, please let us know.
Tony & Pauline

October 11, 2017

Tara Huk

Very sorry to learn about Derek's passing. My deepest condolences to the Thompson family.

October 11, 2017

Faye Halbert

Dear Rob, Cindy, Sherri and Kerri - so very very sorry to hear about Derek. Such a terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 11, 2017

Kevin Judd

Dear friends, please allow me to send my deepest condolences to you all. He was a great person and friend. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you. From my self and my family.

October 11, 2017

Sherri

Miss my little brother so much

October 10, 2017

neil white

My friend, Sherri, I am so sorry to hear about this. My heart is with you and your family during this time.

October 10, 2017

Jodi Page

My most sincere and deepest condolences to Conner, Cindy & Rob, Russ & Helen and Kerri & Sherri. What a shock to come here looking for something else and see this. I am SO very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 10, 2017

Sarah Stewart

My deepest condolences to Derek's family. He was a wonderful person inside and out and has been a dear friend of mine for many years. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

October 10, 2017

Trudie Fortune

My deepest condolences to the Thompson family for the loss of a son, grandson, brother, father. A life far to short, may you take comfort in all your memories.
Sincerely
Trudie Fortune

October 10, 2017

William Brake

Love you Brother until we meet again .....

October 10, 2017

Louise Wilkinson

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