Clifton W. Thompson Jr.

AUBURN: Clifton W. Thompson Jr., 81, of Greene went home to be with the Lord at the Hospice House on Saturday February 7, 2015 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on March 4, 1933 in Friendship, Maine a son of the late Clifton W. and Annie (Carter) Thompson Sr. Cliff attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1951. During his high school career he played football and track, which fostered a love of sports throughout his life. In April of 1952 he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph. On June 5, 1953 he married the love of his life Inez Lenore Bubier in Hampton, New Hampshire. They lived and raised their three children in Greene, Maine. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and was happiest when surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cliff was an active member of the Monmouth Masonic Lodge, where he was a past Grand Master. A long-time member of the South Lewiston Baptist Church, where he helped out weekly in the Children's Youth Ministry, which he really enjoyed. He enjoyed his weekly “date nights” with his dear friend Marge Barton every Thursday night at the Chickadee. He enjoyed golfing at the Highlands with his many friends and his son Greg. In the fall Cliff loved going to the Friday night football games at Leavitt with his friends and family, and in the winter he followed the Leavitt Girl's Basketball team. He really loved sports and was a dedicated supporter of the Leavitt Ski Team when his granddaughters were skiing on the team, he was always there at the finish line of their races. His life centered around his family, for many years he was a dedicated and loving care giver to his wife Inez who passed away in May 1997. His survivors include a son, Greg and his wife Meredith of Turner, daughters, Karin Fogg and her husband Rob of Lewiston, Kelly Annear and her husband Douglas of Greene; three grandchildren, Jamie Pepin and her husband Paul of Livermore, Casey Cote and her husband David of Eustis, and Ethan Annear of Greene and his fiancée Meagan Gallop of Monmouth; two great grandchildren Bryce and Mason Cote; three sisters, Barbara Bremer, Nancy Bell, and Brenda Stone and husband Jim, the special bond he enjoyed with sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Inez and a brother Jack Thompson. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of the Hospice House for the care and devotion that was shown to Cliff and his family during his final days. Condolences may be shared with Cliff’s family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Visiting hours will be held on Wed. Feb. 11 at the South Lewiston Baptist Church 1919 Lisbon Rd. Lewiston from 11-12:30pm followed by a memorial service at 12:30pm also at the church. Interment will be in the spring at Valley Cemetery in Green. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Cliff’s memory to: South Lewiston Baptist Church PO Box 2311 Lewiston, ME 04241. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.