

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and devoted friend to many. She always wore an electric smile to go along with her positive attitude. Carol possessed a true “gift of the gab” but was an even better listener. She made everyone she met feel loved and special. The world is truly a better place because she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and care to all those she encountered.Carol is survived by her children Kevin (Liz) Thompson, Brian (Kim) Thompson, Sean (Dawn) Thompson and Gerald (Patricia "Patsy") Thompson; grandchildren Michael (Jose), Chris (Ashley), Robbie, Paige (Jordan), Delaney (Jacob), Brody, Megan (Henry), Bridget, Maeve, Jessica and Lauren; great granddaughter Stevie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. "Dick" Thompson; her brother David (Carol) Manning and by her parents.
Visitation Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Thomas of Villanova, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Kidney Fund (www.kidneyfund.org/give), 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
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