It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Frank Thompson (age 73). He died peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake, Ont. on March 5, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Val; daughters Susan (Gary) Podl, Alberta; Linda (Cecil) Stotts, Nevada and son Steven (Sally) Thompson, B.C.; grandchildren Travis, Jodie (Ken Wigard), Adam, Nicholas, Amanda (Craig McLean), Justin (Tiffany Nowell), Nicole and Jake; great-grandchildren Brantley, Taylor, Mackenzie and Levi; sisters Marion (Jim) Baillie, Dolly (Stan) Porter, Lillian (Jim) Davidson, Margaret (Bill) Lunt, Bob Thompson and Ethel Clarke. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Ethel (Dawson) Thompson; sisters Beatrice, Ivy, Helen and brother Harold. A remembrance luncheon was held on March 10, 2006. A remembrance service will be held at Canim Lake this summer. Jack will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to the Palliative Care in Elliot Lake.