Maureen A. (Bedard) Thompson

THOMPSON, Maureen A. (Bedard) of Norwood, passed away on December 23, 2017. Born in Fall River, MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Lumina (Renaud) Bedard and the beloved wife of Thomas H. Thompson. Loving mother of Joshua Thompson and his wife Jennifer of Boise, ID and Leah Thompson of Atlanta, GA. Cherished grandmother of Paris and Ethan Thompson. Devoted sister of Ronald Bedard of WI. Dear cousin of Rosemary Alden of Warren, RI. Maureen was a lifelong supporter of the ASPCA and Saint Joseph’s Indian school, among other charitable endeavors. She was a devout member of the Emmanuel Lutheran church and gave back by providing support and comfort for many of its members over the years as a volunteer minister. She Loved nature and animals and was fond of walking the trails and woods of Massachusetts. She taught Yoga for many years out of her home and through adult education programs and had an enduring fascination with spirituality in all faiths. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 13 at 11 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 24 Berwick St., Norwood. Arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., Norwood.