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Wayne R. "Red" Thompson, age 86, passed away March 4, 2025. He was born October 9, 1938 in Lockport to the late William and Gladys (Hensel) Thompson.
A 1958 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School, Red worked for Harrison Radiator for over 30 years before his retirement. He was very active in the Gasport Lions Club having been a member for 30 years. He was a life member of the Hartland Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed golfing with his buddies. Red loved to watch the birds and enjoy the sunsets on Lake Ontario. He was a consummate family man and was extremely proud of his grandchildren. Red was predeceased by his parents.
Red is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Patricia, his children: Stephen (Lisa) Thompson, Mark (Carol) Roggow, Lori (Todd Braman) Sherman, Susan Thompson, his grandchildren: Shawn Thompson, Morgan Sherman and a sister: Roxanne Peckham.
There will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Red's Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Lions Club of your choosing or the Hartland Volunteer Fire Department, 8945 Ridge Rd., Gasport, NY, 14067..
Red's arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home of Gasport, NY.
To share a special memory of Red, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.