Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson Obituary

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Age - 78

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October 6, 2023

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Painesville, OH

Mary Judith "Judy" Thompson, 78 of Painesville Twp. passed away October 2, 2023, at Vista Springs Assisted Living Facility in Concord. She was born June 19, 1945 in Euclid, Ohio to the late John and Esther (Wollet) Hoban. She grew up in the Arrowhead community of Willoughby. Judy enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her flowers. Her greatest joy and pride came from her family, especially her grandchildren. She always looked forward to Sunday dinners and hosting Christmas Eve at her home for family and friends. She is survived by her sons Todd (Denise) Thompson and Tim (Dawn) Thompson and daughter Terri (Chris) Conley. She also leaves her grandchildren Bailey Conley, Christopher Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Nicholas Thompson, Colin Thompson, Evan Conley and Nick Mighton as well as her sister Jan (Robert) Sternot and brother Robert (Vanessa) Hoban, and sister-in-law Barbara (Phillip-deceased) Dickinson. Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Albert "Gene" Thompson, brothers Charles (Marilyn) Hoban, Richard Hoban and Jack Hoban and brother-in-law Larry Thompson and Lou (Donna) Thompson. A memorial gathering will take place Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 10:00 a. m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Perry Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer Association, 8522 East Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060 or Traditions Hospice, 677 Alpha Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44143 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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