
William Thomson, a resident of Reading for 57 years, passed away at his home on May 28. He was 87.
He was the beloved husband of Jean (Cassely) Thomson. Devoted father of Kenneth W. Thomson and his wife Melody of North Smithfield, RI, David A. Thomson and his wife Jesica of Issaquah, WA, William F. Thomson and his wife Lorrie of Milford, NH, Elaine J. Boyd and her husband Richard of Choctaw, OK, Ronald S. Thomson and his wife Elaine of Seattle, WA. Cherished brother of Martha Hamilton of Winthrop, Elsie Myserian of Stoneham, North Thomson of Winthrop, Joyce Taylor of Rye, NH, and Andrea Smith and her husband Richard of Maryland. Loving grandfather of Colin, Ben, Josh, Rebecca, Alex, Jennifer, and Nick.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 5 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Reading. Funeral home visiting hours Sunday from 4-7 p.m.
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In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in William’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. MA/NH Chapter 309 Waverly Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.
William proudly served his country during the Korean War, U.S. Army.
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