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John Thompson

Published on 30/12/2022

John Thompson
THOMPSON John Who retired as a teacher from Harwich & Dovercourt High School in 1982, died peacefully aged 102 at Brooklands Care Home, Norwich. He leaves brothers David and Roger, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Over the years, John taught Latin, Greek and English, sometimes to more than one generation. The funeral will be held on 17th January 2023, 12:30pm at Norwich St Faith Crematorium NR10 3LF, followed by refreshments. Anyone planning to attend in person, please contact the undertakers on (01603 580190). No flowers, please, but donations to our selected charities can be made online through the tribute page: https://john-thompson-1920-2022.muchloved.com The service will also be streamed live and viewable online afterwards at: https://watch.obitus.com/5dpdBu Username: guro9134 Password: 758903

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Lynda Adams March 15th, 2023
'Mr Thompson' taught me Latin at Harwich High School during the years 1961-65, and the photo is exactly as I remember him - smiling and twinkly, but a terrier with the Latin! I saw him from time to time about the town after I left, and he never seemed to age. Best wishes and sympathy to his family, he will be well remembered with affection by his many past students.
Patricia Bodin January 9th, 2023
In fond memory of Mr Thompson who was my Latin teacher at Harwich County High School from 1966-1971. He was an excellent and much loved teacher and a very kind gentleman. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. ****
Libby Davis January 6th, 2023
Please accept our condolences on the loss of “Mr Thompson”. My Mum Mary Stevens (RIP age 84 2020) was taught Latin at the Grammar School and then worked at the Harwich School. And I was taught Latin by Mr Thompson in 1979-81. What an amazing life of teaching the generations in Harwich. Such a quiet lovely man…..a true gentleman with a smile and a glint in his eye. The picture is as I remember him. Our thoughts are with you.