Donald W. Thompson ~ August 20, 2023

Livonia: Donald W. Thompson lost his heroic battle with Cancer on August 20, 2023 at age 63. Don was born January 22, 1960, to Donald R. and Donna Thompson. Survived by his wife Maureen; daughter Charlene Thompson; son Donald J. Thompson; brother Brian (Michelle) Thompson; his father Don R. Thompson and many nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws. He was predeceased by his grandparents, mother Donna Thompson, and sister Tammy Schmidt.

Don retired after 33 years from SUNY Geneseo, and is dearly missed by many amazing co-workers and staff, who became friends with both him and his family. Don was an avid hunter with great respect for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and camping with his wife, or glamping in an RV. He loved trains, Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, chocolate, board games, cards, but most of all spending time with his loving family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11 AM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: The American Association for Cancer Research at this link: https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/about-the-aacr-foundation/  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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6 thoughts on “Donald W. Thompson ~ August 20, 2023

  1. Don is and always will be my hero, I will miss pestering him! Sending my love and prayers to you his wonderful family whom was his greatest achievement! Fly high Don and check in on us when you can

    Ava

  2. So sorry for your loss. I worked at geneseo for 5 years and would talk with don on occasion. Very nice. Man and may he rest in piece

  3. Don is my brother in law. He gave my sister a good and happy life along with his two children he cherished . You are missed Don.

  4. Don was a good friend of the entire college and in those rare interactions he was a pleasure to work with. I always trusted what Don had to say, condolences to his family.

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