Barbara Waite Thompson

October 2, 1914 - July 5, 2017

Barbara Waite Thompson (102), a 25-year resident of Avery Heights in Hartford, CT, passed away on July 5th, 2017. She was born in Hartford on October 2, 1914. She was the daughter and only child of Robert L. and Florence B. Waite. She was predeceased by her husband, John H. Thompson, son-in-law, Michael L. Zinnen, and grandson, Patrick V. Thompson. Barbara is survived by her three sons: John W. Thompson and wife, Martha, of Norwich, VT; Robert W. Thompson and wife, Edith-Ann, of Bloomfield, CT; Frank W. Thompson and wife, Roxann, of Colebrook, CT, and one daughter; Barbara T. Zinnen of Barkhamsted, CT. In addition to her adult children, she is survived by 12 adult grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, with one more on the way. In 1955 her husband, John, founded The Thompson Agency, a Health Insurance Brokerage Service Agency. Barbara worked alongside him for the next 25 years, during which they were joined by their sons and daughter. The two retired together in 1980. The agency has remained in the family, evolved into other markets, and continues to grow into its 3rd generation of leadership. Barbara was involved in her community throughout her life in Hartford and West Hartford. She loved flowers and birds, and could name most of them. Her favorite bird was the Cardinal. She enjoyed smiling, laughing, knitting, scrabble, crossword puzzles, and dancing. She was good at all of them, great at the word games, but she loved to dance, especially with her husband. The Thompson family marker is inscribed with these words: “Sunshine – Flowers – Children – Love – Health – Luck – Peace” The Thompson family is grateful in the knowledge that in her nearly 103 years on this earth, their Mom / Gramma / Great Gramma came to know each of these blessings in abundance. The family would like to acknowledge with special gratitude, the staff on Station #3 at Avery for their dedicated and conscientious care of Mrs. Thompson over the years. A Memorial service will be held on July 17th at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Avery Heights in Hartford, to which all are most welcome. A private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice or to Avery Heights.