Southborough Firefighter, 38, Dies Due To Medical Condition

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA — The Southborough Fire Department is mourning the loss of a firefighter. Lisa Thompson, 38, died Friday due to an "unexpected medical condition," according to her obituary.

Thompson, a Medway resident and mother of two sons, joined the Southborough Fire Department full-time on Nov. 15. She previously served as a call-firefighter in Sherborn and Medway.

"In that short time, she demonstrated a sincere commitment to her fellow firefighters, the department, and to those we serve," the fire department said in a social media post.

Family members of Thompson and her husband, Craig, a Millis police officer, started a GoFundMe page over the weekend to raise money for expenses related to the funeral and Thompson's death.

"Craig and Lisa have devoted their lives to serving others, their joint commitment to public safety along with Craig's military service is unmatched," the fundraiser page said. "The financial burden Craig now has raising these two boys as a single parent is immense."

Calling hours and a funeral will be held this week in Medway, according to Thompson's obituary. In lieu of flowers, the family is also asking for donations to the Brigham and Women's Hospital newborn intensive care unit in Thompson's name.