It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clare Thompson on March 12, 2021, just 7 weeks following his wife, after a brave fight against cancer.
Arthur Clare Thompson was born on Monday, May 4, 1931 in Glenboro, MB. He moved to the Dryden area as a child and in August of 1950, Clare and Elaine were married. Clare was the railway station agent in Eagle River, then in Dyment, eventually settling in Wabigoon. After spending a few years building boats at DryCraft, Clare started painting, wallpapering, building cedar strip canoes, specially ordered cabinets and furniture on his own. Eventually, Clare and Elaine opened Thompson’s Paint Shop in Dryden where they worked together until retirement.
Clare loved the outdoors, spending many family times camping and fishing in the summer and snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Clare enjoyed hunting, especially with the bow. He was a true craftsman, enjoying carving, leather work, and various woodworking projects. In his later years, Clare took pleasure in writing short stories and binding the books to share with family and friends.
Clare was involved with the archery club for many years, and a member of the Ham Radio Society. Following in his father’s footsteps, Clare was an active member in the Rotary club. His roles included being the President and the District Governor, which took him to many parts of the world. He was involved in the student exchange program and remained in touch with many of the students throughout time. He was presented with numerous Paul Harris awards and was recently granted lifetime membership.
Clare is survived by his children Carol (Gordon) Boyd and Mark (Laurie) Thompson. He will be forever missed by grandchildren Kristie (Patrick) Smith, Curtis (Tracy) Thompson, and Darby (Kelly) Boyd, and always remembered by the 4 great-grandchildren Matthew, Sam, Madeline, and Lilly.
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Donna says
March 16, 2021 at 2:46 pmWhat a beautiful tribute to an amazing man he will be missed.Sending love and hugs to all sincerely donna
Lorraine Wyder says
March 16, 2021 at 10:29 pmPlease accept my sincere and deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. I really got to know Clare at the Rotary luncheons where I worked the buffets every Wednesday. I will miss him and his friendly smile, but will keep him in my memories with the way he always took the time to talk to people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ?
Bob and Olivia Jewsbury says
March 22, 2021 at 3:20 pmOur sincere sympathy to all of Clare’s family. Have many fond memories. Sending warm hugs. Love Bob and Olivia ??
Carol Boyd says
March 22, 2021 at 8:20 pmThank you, Bob and Olivia. I have just been going through photos here …. a few of Darby and Curtis on a horse when they were little and Mom and Dad brought them to Glenboro and several of the anniversary of the farm when so much family was there! Then Dad’s 60th (30 years ago!!!) when some of your family came to Wabigoon to celebrate.
Should friends desire, donations may be made in Clare’s memory to The Rotary Foundation through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.