THOMPSON, William Leonard - Veteran of World War II, Royal Navy and Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, 50+ year member of the Bricklayers and Stonemasons Union in Toronto. Passed away peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital on August 11, 2003, in his 82nd year. Loving husband of Margaret for 57 years. Devoted father to Maureen (Bob), Shirley, Billy (Amanda), Roddy (Hannah), Robert (Deborah), Lorraine (Bob), Debbie, Darlene (John), and Sandra (Danny. Proud grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Wallace (Barbara), Clarence (Lillian), and sister, Daisy (Garland), all in Newfoundland. A private family service took place followed by cremation. Burial at the Salvation Army cemetery in Coley's Point, Newfoundland on September 23rd. My father passed away after a 28 month hospital stay after suffering a massive stroke in April of 2001. Another branch of my tree has will be laid to rest. Shirley Thompson