Robert J. Thompson, 70, of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Cindy L. Donnelly Thompson with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert Louis Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Brunner Thompson.
Rob was an area resident all his life and a 1970 graduate of the Solanco High School, Quarryville, PA. He was employed all his life in the printing industry as a pressman serving 24 years at the Diversified Printing Company, Atglen, PA, nine years with Donnelley Printing in Lancaster and 14 years with Opsec Printing in Lancaster.
Rob was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club. He also was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles Fan. He especially enjoyed trips to the mountains with his son and friends and visiting his daughter and family in Florida.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children; Brad Thompson and wife Jodi of Conestoga, PA and Sherry Reid and husband Matt of Fernandina Beach, Florida, four grandchildren; Jaden Thompson, Brooke, Madison and Taya Reid and two siblings; Marcy Cence of Lancaster, PA and Jeffeory Thompson also of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by stepmother Emily Thompson and a step brother Steve Thompson.
A Celebration of Life Service will be planned and announced at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Rob's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html or the Bart Township Fire Company, 11 Furnace Road Quarryville, PA 17566.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.
Online condolences may be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Condolences
Cindy, Brad, Sherry and the entire Thompson Family, we are truly heartbroken for you all! Although you all know that Rob is walking with Jesus and all those that went before him, there remains a void in the lives of those that love him here on earth! Thank goodness you will get to see him again someday! Please let us know if there is anything we can do! Many prayers for comfort for all of you as you walk this life without Rob. Jesus is right there with you and feels your sorrow but will reach out His comforting arms when you need to be comforted. Blessings to all of you! Vickie and Bruce
Cindy , Bradley, Sherry and
Cindy , Bradley, Sherry and family sending our condolences so sorry to hear of Rob's passing.May God give you peace,comfort and strength at this time.
so sorry
Dear Cindy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Rob, we had so much fun at the plant and the plant functions. Please know you are all in our prayers.
Mike and Gen Wilsey
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Dear Cindy and family: I’m so sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. Please know you all are in my prayers.
Cindy, so I was thinking of
Cindy, so I was thinking of your family just yesterday.. I remember only nice things about Rob. What nice man. A great dad. Please tell Sherry and Brad we are so sad .Our whole family sends you our support and sympathy.
Cindy, Brad, Sherry and
Cindy, Brad, Sherry and family, Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Bob was a dear friend since high school and will be missed. He is at peace now and will be watching over all of you until you meet again.
Cindy, Tink, Jodi, and Family
Cindy, Tink, Jodi, and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was truly one of a kind. I can’t remember a time where he didn’t have a smile on his face! I know my dad (Mike Kahler) is going to miss him on their annual thanksgiving hunting trip. He always had a bunch of story’s to tell.
Until we meet again!
With Love,
Kylee & Nate Paulus
Cindy, please accept our
Cindy, please accept our heartfelt condolences.. We will always remember our times together. Rich (Paul to Sherry !) & Pam
“Bob” Thompson
Wow!! Our condolences from all the O’Connell’s … I have fond memories of Bob ,Marcy ,Jeff and the family … I was a junior and Bob was a senior defensive end in football .. we didn’t have tv so I had never even seen a football game .. I didn’t know it was center guard tackle end … Bob , upper class man and same position, patiently taught me to play defensive end .. Thanks Bob ,God Bless you …. .. will there be a service? 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏 717-947-0933