John C. Thomson Jr.

John C. Thomson, of Livonia, died on Monday, May 20, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, who passed away in 2021. Left to cherish his memory are his son, John D. Thomson; his daughter, Megan Thomson; his three granddaughters, Breanna (Larry), Kailey (Ronnie), and Maura; and his three great-grandchildren: Adalynn, Jaxson, and Roman; and his sister, Suzanne Thomson.

John grew up in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and was active within the Boy Scout Organization. He became an Eagle Scout as a young man. John graduated from Monongahela High School, and enrolled in Duquesne University, where he received degrees in Pharmacy and Psychology. He met his wife, Carolyn, who was a nursing student at Duquesne University, on a blind date. Carolyn and John fell in love, and were eventually married in 1964, sharing fifty-seven wonderful years together until Carolyn’s passing.

John and Carolyn relocated to Detroit, where John began teaching psychology and parapsychology at Mercy College of Detroit, while Carolyn worked as a nurse at Beaumont Hospital. At Mercy College, John served as Dean of Men, Dean of Students, and Vice President of Student Affairs. When Mercy College and the University of Detroit Mercy consolidated, John was appointed Executive Assistant to the Provost; a position he held until retiring in 2012. He worked in higher education for forty-seven years.

A Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Marycrest Chapel, 15475 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154. John’s family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, 48152, and again at Marycrest on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of service at 10:00 am. In accordance with John’s wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may consider contributions in John’s memory to the University of Detroit Mercy.