John Thompson

September 8, 1950 ~September 28, 2024

John Alexander Thompson, beloved husband of Allyne, passed away peacefully at the Community Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the age of 74 years. John was born on September 8, 1950, in Carrickfergus, Ireland. He immigrated with his family to Canada, settling in Medicine Hat in 1972, where he worked a variety of jobs before settling into a long career with the public school division as a custodial worker. His commitment to his work spanned over 30 years, along with 19+ years with the local library, before his well earned retirement. John was a man of many passions, from golfing to particiapting in the dart league. He had a knack for finding a good bargain, often frequenting garage sales with his beloved grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. John also had the opportunity to travel back to his roots in Ireland on several occasions with his family, which were cherished moments of connection and joy. In 1989, John met the love of his life, Allyne, and the two were married in 1991. Together, they built a life full of laughter and love. John was the jokester of the family, never leaving home without a good joke to share, and his infectious sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. He loved helping others and was always willing to fix things, offering a hand to anyone in need. John was a family man, through and through, with a heart big enough to embrace all who crossed his path. His laughter, kindness, and good-natured spirit will forever be remembered by his friends, family, and community. John is survived by his loving wife, Allyne; children, Philip (Cindy) Thompson, Kimberley (Peter) Carter, Laurie (Jim) Rubin and Darren (Laura) Skovmose; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters along with numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his stepson, Kevin Skovmose; one brother and a sister. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A private columbarium placement will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Memorial donations in John’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB, T6H 2J3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5.  (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reflections Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403- 527-6455 or toll free at: 1-877-528-6455.

• Date : 2024-09-28
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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