Obituary: The Honorable Bruce W. Thompson, 79, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

The Honorable Bruce W. Thompson, retired New Haven Superior Court Judge, died Saturday July 30, 2022 at Apple Rehab in Guilford, CT. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Pflug) Thompson.

Judge Thompson was born January 3, 1943, in New Haven, CT son of the late Harry and Anne (Mulrine) Thompson. He was a graduate of Boston College and The University of Connecticut Law School. He was a man who really lived and never compromised. He was a gifted hockey player and an enthusiastic fan. He could be found at the rail at all Yale home games. He was an avid fisherman and if you could awake early enough you could join him. He was a purist who preferred lures to bait.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Dana (Michael) Ajello of North Haven and Gregory (Kelly) Thompson of Branford; his brother Keith Thompson of Branford and his sister Leslie (Ted) Peters of Branford. He was immensely proud of his grandchildren; T.J. (Kimberlin); Alyssa and Samantha Ajello and Olivia and Finn Thompson. He and his wife rescued Golden Retrievers and Lily (their latest and greatest) gave him tremendous comfort and happiness as he lived out his days.

There are no services planned, as were his wishes.

Donations can be made to: Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc 110 Chapin Road Hudson, MA 01749.

Thank you to all the wonderful friends who called; checked in and stopped by. Lewy Bodies is a horrific, little-known disease. If you meet someone dealing with it- give them and their caretaker a hug.