Paul W. and Constance M. Thompson

Thompson, Paul (Bud) and Constance of Hingham and formerly Juno Beach, Florida peacefully passed on November 22 and November 24, 2022 respectively, surrounded by their loving family. They had a loving, devoted marriage of over 72 years. Bud was born in Boston in 1927 to the late Charles and Winifred Thompson and raised in Milton. Connie was born in Quincy in 1927 to the late Harvey and Mildred MacArthur and raised in Braintree.

Bud and Connie started their love story when they met at Thayer Academy in Braintree. The attraction was immediate between the athlete and cheerleader. After Thayer, Bud served in World War II in the Navy through 1946. Connie graduated from Tufts University and Bud attended Middlebury College.

They married in 1950 and moved to Hingham in 1954 to start their family. They were long term, devoted parishioners of the Hingham Congregational Church serving in numerous roles including deacon, Sunday school teacher, capital fundraising, hosting church fairs, and supporting the consignment center. They were longtime members of the Cohasset Golf Club in Massachusetts and Tequesta Golf Club in Florida, enjoying years of golf and friendship. Their extensive volunteer efforts reached throughout Hingham, including town committees, beautifying town gardens, coaching and cheering their children's teams, and Whitcomb Ave neighborhood events.

Bud worked with his father in the wool business and as agent manager for Quincy Mutual Insurance prior to purchasing Sampson Insurance Agency in 1972. His desire of having a family business was fulfilled when his sons joined him for over 30 years and his daughter for 5 years. Connie raised her children and substitute taught in the Hingham school system with a focus on special needs students.

Bud was predeceased by his brothers Charles, Robert, Jack, and Donald. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Trainor of Hingham and Patricia Cooley of Marshfield. Connie is survived by her sister Ruth Briggs of Hingham.

Bud and Connie are lovingly survived by their children Bruce and wife Maureen of Hingham, Craig and wife Lauri of Scituate and Susan Rego and husband Peter of Pembroke. As well as grandchildren Brian and wife Sarah, Alex, Connor, Abby, & Kathryn and husband Michael, as well as great granddaughter Hannah.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at The Residence of Penniman Hill where Bud and Connie were lovingly cared for the last two years. The family also is grateful for the compassionate care from the staff of Caring Hospice of Massachusetts.

A private memorial and burial service was conducted. Arrangements were made by Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, Hingham. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hingham Congregational Church or Wellspring Multi Service, Hull. For online condolences visit www.downingchapel.com