Edith Olsen Thompson

Passed away peacefully in her 98th year at the CHSLD St-Andrews, in the presence of her loving family and caregivers. Eldest daughter of Hilmar (Harry) Olsen and Martha Noble (Tide Head, NB). She was predeceased by sisters Doris Robertson (Montreal) and Esther Allanach (Campbellton, NB). Loving wife of the late William (Bill) Thompson. Loving and beloved mother of Ingrid Thompson; cherished grandmother of Sonja Cooper and of great-grandson Ryan Cooper (Melissa). Loving aunt to Paul Allanach (Gillian) (Amherst, NS), Marta Robertson (Ingleside, ON), Vincent Robertson (Portland, OR), Betty Parker (Campbellton, NB) and Denise Arsenault (Tide Head, NB); loving great-aunt to Erica Allanach (Halifax), Elysa Fauteux (Ingleside, ON), Angela Fauteux (London, UK), Jessica Robertson and Madeline Robertson (Portland, OR). She will be missed by former son-in-law Paul Cooper (Boynton Beach, FL). She also leaves Odd Rebnord (Norway) and other numerous cousins in New Brunswick and other parts of Canada. The family is very grateful to the staff of St-Andrews whose exceptional care made the last five years of Edith's life so fulfilling. Special thanks to Jane Reyes and Thelma Grant Robertson for their loving care and devotion to Edith. They became like daughters to her. A private Cremation Service is being held at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service and Reception will be held at Westmount Park United Church in late May, date to be announced. Interment will take place in Tide Head Cemetery in the summer. Contributions in Edith's memory may be made to UNICEF, Saint Columba House (Montreal), CHSLD St-Andrews or to a charity of your choice.