Obituary of John W. Thompson

John W. Thompson, 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Three Mile Bay on Friday September 8, 2023. Calling hours will be on Friday September 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams, with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 pm. Rev. Rebecca Solar, pastor of the Three Mile Bay Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be private at a later time. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Inc, Adams, NY. A lifelong resident of Three Mile Bay, he was born February 24, 1959, son a Merton C. and Margaret M. (Sawyer) Thompson. He was a graduate of Lyme Central School. John was a highly skilled block, brick and stone mason and a thirty-five year member of the International Union of Bricklayers. He was highly regarded as a master of his craft and helped build many local residences and commercial buildings. A previous marriage to Lynda Krenzer ended in divorce. He later married Tanya Vaadi. He is survived by his daughter Danielle and her companion Sam May, Watertown; son Joshua (Lauren) Thompson, Rodman; four grandchildren Dylan Shaw, Dominic Shaw, Garrett May and Zoey Cheatham. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters LuAnn (Chip) Cross, Union Springs, Kathy Dyer, Three Mile Bay, Mark (Sue) Thompson, Chaumont, Kevin (Vicki) Thompson, Brownville, Christine (Scott) Rickett, Three Mile Bay, and Michele (John) Leo, Chaumont; fourteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. John enjoyed gardening and cooking and was well loved by his family and friends as the “grill master” during cookouts. He had many friends and was known for his loyalty, especially to the group he had coffee with every day. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the Brownville Rod and Gun Club. Please consider making a donation to a charity of one’s choice in his memory. Condolences and memories may be post at www.piddockfuneralhome.com