Francis Patrick "Frank" Thompson, 88, died peacefully at home on February 7; surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Frank Thompson, and their five surviving children, Rose, Jeff, Greg, Elaine, and Brian. Frank was born in Canton, Ohio. He was the fourth son of James "Godfrey" and Helen Harkins Thompson. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, Frank earned his B.S. in Business Administration in 1952 at the Ohio State University. He was a brother of the Phi Kappa Fraternity. After graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he worked as a Systems Engineer for IBM for 33 years. Following his retirement in 1989, Frank was involved with many ministries of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Riviera Beach, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Serra Club.  In 2004, Frank and Nancy relocated to Winter Park and were very active members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. He is predeceased by his children Billy and Helen, his brothers James and John, and other extended members of his family. He is survived by his wife Nancy Thompson; his children Rose Plumley (Donald), Jeff Thompson (Velen), Greg Thompson (Glynda), Elaine Guyot (Matt), Brian Thompson (Gina); his nine grandchildren; his brother Charles; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church on Monday, February 18th, at 10 AM. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

In Lieu of Flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Frank's memory to one of the following charities:

Holy Angels Foundation

PO Box 710

Belmont, NC  28012

Holyangelsnc.org

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Haiti Ministry

526 N Park Ave

Winter Park, FL  32789