Charlton: Robert W. Thompson, Jr., 74, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, at his home after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vicki S. (Wright) Thompson; his son, Dr. Eric M. Thompson of East Hartford, CT; his daughter, Erin L. Thompson of Upton; his brother, William G. Thompson of Steuben, ME; and his sister, Jane Thompson Smith of Adrian, MI.  He was born in Adrian, MI, the son of the late Robert W. and Rosemary A. (Scott) Thompson, Sr.

Bob served in the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service for 23 years from 1968 to 1991 retiring as Senior Chief. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Desert Storm Wars.  While serving in the Navy Bob lived in Connecticut and later moved back to Adrian, MI for 23 years.  He and his wife moved to Charlton 9 years ago to live near their children.  He was a volunteer firefighter Captain and EMT Captain in both Connecticut and Michigan.  Bob was a devoted active member of St. Joseph's Parish in Charlton, where he was an active volunteer, Acolyte and greeter.  He always made himself available for whatever the parish needed.  He was a life member of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus.  He was most recently a member of the Knights of Columbus in Charlton.  As a member of the Knights of Columbus he served as the Financial Secretary, and Treasure.  He was a member of the American Legion in Charlton and a former member of the SubVets.  While he lived in Connecticut he was an Adult Education Woodshop Instructor and active in both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.  Bob was most proud of his son and daughter and their accomplishments.

A funeral Mass for Bob will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24th, at 11:00am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  A calling hour in the church will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24th, from 10:00 to 11:00am, prior to the Mass.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton, MA 01507.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.