Dennis Gordon Thomson's Obituary
Dennis G. Thomson, age 74, of Lewes, DE and formerly of Gaithersburg, MD passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare. He was born in Bay Village, OH, son of the late Ralph and Helen (Joyce) Thomson.
Dennis lived a wonderful life and especially enjoyed his retirement years at the beach. He was an inspiration as he battled several cancers over the years. Showing amazing resilience, he approached life with grace, humor, and a remarkable spirit. He was grateful for, and inspired by, the many medical professionals who helped and supported him on his journey. He will be forever greatly loved and missed.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ruth Thomson; his sons, Chris Thomson of Millsboro, DE, and Nick Thomson (Kiley) of Georgetown, DE. He also leaves his two sons Matthew Thomson (Jennifer) and Mark Thomson from a previous marriage; his sisters Mary Allen (Richard) and Linda Buesch (Jay); along with nieces, nephews, and many friends he considered family.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions in honor of Dennis to the Beebe Medical Foundation, https://www.beebehealthcare.org/donate, or the Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J Williams Hwy Suite 101, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Services will be held privately.
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