Obituary of Richard C. Thompson

RICHARD C. THOMPSON SR., 71 of Waldo, passed away on April 2, 2012 in Nobleton, Florida. He was born on June 30, 1940 in Searsport to William and Ellen (Whitcomb) Thompson. He was married August 16, 1957 to Mary Geneva Littlefield. He enjoyed old stock-car racing on the dirt track in Unity in the 60s. He most recently enjoyed woodworking and building lighthouses for his children. He was a heavy equipment mechanic on construction most of his life. Richard owned and operated Thompson’s Variety Store from 1978 to 1984 and started Thompson’s Oil Company with his sons in 1989 retiring in 1999. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother Jim; one grandson Travis and a granddaughter Allie. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Mary Geneva (Littlefield) Thompson of Waldo; his beloved children, Richard Jr. and wife Izzy of Brooks, D. Amy Knowlton and husband Mike of Greenville, David and wife Ginny of Waldo, Darlene Clark and husband Butch of Knox, Charles and wife Beth of Waldo, Dianne Small-Trull and husband Todd of Massachusetts, Virgil and wife Jennifer of Waldo; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one uncle Donald Thompson. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday April 6th from 4-6 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7th 2 p.m. at Morrill Baptist Church. Donations may be offered in lieu of flowers to Waldo County Home Healthcare. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.