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obit of Lawrence J. Thompson III

From https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/26027134/mildred-j-thompson

Obituary
Mildred J. Thompson (nee Jordan), of Collingdale, Pennsylvania passed away on 
Friday, September 30th at the remarkable age of 97. Born in Philadelphia, Mildred was 
the daughter of the late Carrolene and William Jordan and sister to the late Elizabeth 
(Russell) Teears.

Mildred was a real-life Rosie the Riveter, one of many women who went to work in a 
factory making supplies for the defense industry during World War II. She married the 
late Lawrence J. Thompson II, a bluejacket in the Navy in 1944. She was a devoted 
mother to three sons, who she affectionately referred to as “My Three Sons,” and was 
often seen on the sidelines cheering on her three favorite Collingdale Bulldog athletes.

Mildred worked as a secretary at Ashland Middle School, in Glenolden, for over 20 
years. One of her favorite hobbies was traveling the world, visiting 50 different 
countries in her lifetime, mostly in Europe. For one of her last big trips, Mildred 
traveled to Egypt, where she rode a camel at the age of 86.

Mildred was a proud Mom Mom to 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 
great-great grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, especially when she 
was hosting her monthly Pancake Dinner to keep her grandkids connected. She was 
cherished by her sons and their wives, who she encouraged and supported through 
good times and bad.

Mildred was a member of the Collingdale Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed playing 
pinochle with friends.  She was still playing cards while living in the nursing home and 
was a fierce competitor who did not like to lose. Mildred was a strong and 
independent woman with a kind heart and welcoming nature. Even though she 
stubbornly insisted that she was 29 years old and holding until the day she died, 
Mildred lived a very long, fulfilling life. She will be dearly missed by her family.

In addition to her parents, sister and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her 
son Lawrence (Kathy) Thompson III and two grandchildren, Gigette and Antoinette 
Rodia.  Left to treasure her memory are her sons William (Sandee) Thompson and 
Ronald (Debbie) Thompson, her daughter-in-law Kathy Thompson and her 
grandchildren Kimberly Thompson, Lorraine (Bill) Stroup, Heather (Rev. Edward) 
Mingle, Autumn (John) Mansor, Kyle (Kelly) Thompson, Jonathan (Megan) Caulder, 
Ronald (Jennifer) Thompson Jr., 21 great grandchildren and 3 great-great 
grandchildren.

Friends may call from 10-11 AM, Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Cavanagh Family 
Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood where a memorial service will be held at 11 
AM.

Note: John and Autumn Mansor are members of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church



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