Ann M. Thompson, of Williamsburg, died May 27, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Pittsburgh on Dec. 31, 1929, and graduated from Perry High School, She earned a degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and, following graduation, moved to New York City where she was employed by the Insurance Advisory Company as a commercial insurance salesperson.
While there, Mrs. Thompson rejuvenated her relationship with her soon-to-be-husband, George Thompson. They were married June 15, 1956, and had three sons, Eric, Peter and Jeffrey. Following their moves from New Jersey, Virginia and California, Mrs. Thompson and her family settled to Centerport, Long Island, N.Y. where they resided for 25 years.
During that time, Mrs. Thompson earned her master’s in child education and spent time as a substitute teacher in the public school system. At the same time, she earned her real estate license and put to use her love of interacting with people.
Never willing to sit and watch life pass her by, she took an active role in all aspects of the community. From starting a cultural arts program for the school system to chairing numerous organizations and events, Mrs. Thompson never shied away from any challenge and excelled in everything she did.
After raising her three boys and ensuring that they were well-established in society, Mrs. Thompson and her husband moved to Williamsburg where they resided until her death. She immediately had an impact in the Williamsburg area volunteering with FISH, the Muscarelle and the Ford’s Colony Ladies Golf Association, where she took two turns as president.
As one of her friends once put it, “If you want an organization to succeed and want to ensure a positive outcome, make sure that Ann is somewhere on the board!”
She was a great example of perseverance, able to overcome numerous physical challenges. She was a lifelong learner and continued to amaze family with her voracious appetite for reading.
She also enjoyed her five grandchildren to whom, like her sons, she passed on the love of knowledge, the appreciation of life and the tenderness and love that is expected out of each of us. She is survived by her husband, George; sister, Genevieve; three sons, Eric (Janet) Peter (Terri) and Jeffrey (Paulina); grandchildren, James, Ben (Dana), Ricky, Julia and Anna; and great-granddaughter Hailey.
No services have been announced at this time.
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