1954 – 2013

LISBON — Frank V. Thompson III, 59, of Lisbon, passed away very unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Sept. 5.

He was born in Weymouth, Mass., on April 19, 1954, a son of the late Frank V. Thompson Jr. and Frieda (Trussell) Thompson. Frank enlisted himself in the U.S. Navy at 17 years old, worked as an aviation mechanic mate and traveled to Japan, Spain, Guam, Bermuda, Iceland, Greenland and all over the U.S. He served during the Vietnam War, Cold War, the first Operation Desert Storm and retired after 20 years of service.

Frank married Gladys Annal Farris on Aug. 22, 1988, in Richmond. They later settled down in Key West, Fla., and owned and operated CADZAK Corporation, named after the five children they joined together to make his family complete.

He thoroughly enjoyed woodworking while watching Patriot and Red Sox games, and loved making people laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gladys Thompson of Lisbon; his aunt, Dorothy Richmond of Lisbon; his sister, Marcia Daniels and husband, Mark, of Joppa, Md.; a half-sister, Christine Polito of Middleboro, Mass.; his children, Kristopher and wife, Isbely, of Groton, Conn., Cassandra and husband, Christopher, of Lisbon, Zachary and fiancée, Gabrielle, of Lisbon, Deana and husband, Lee, of Sabattus and Asiah and fiancée, Monica, of Lisbon; and eight grandchildren whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Beth Hoium of Moyock, N.C. He had many nieces, nephews and close friends who loved him very much.

You are invited to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences with Frank’s family by visiting their guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.