Blanche C. Thompson

March 5, 2020

Blanche Cecelia Thompson, age 95, of Pittsgrove Township passed away on Thursday night, March 5, 2020. Born and raised in Camden, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Millicent B. (Sandjo) Doyle and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. In 1943, Blanche married Owen Thompson while he was in the United States Army. They moved to Mt. Ephraim, Stratford and ultimately to Harding Woods in Pittsgrove, depending on where Owen's career would take them. For ten years, Blanche worked as a clerk at W.T. Grant's department store in Stratford while her children were in grade school. Blanche's life was all about volunteerism and she found herself serving Mater Dei Nursing Home, Deborah Hospital, the Retreads Senior Group in Harding Woods and she was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a devoted member of the Elmer Presbyterian Church. Blanche could always be found around the church involved in any activity. The church luncheon's were always graced with her cakes, cupcakes and famous potato salad. She served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of the Women's Club. Blanche was also an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and she watched every game. Blanche is survived by her children Robert O. Thompson and his wife Diane of Pittsgrove, Judith A. Steiner of Newfield and Timothy J. Thompson and his wife Carol of Bluffton, SC; her grandchildren Denise Fleig (John), Tracey Costanzo (Anthony), Jeffrey Steiner (Sheli) and John Thompson; her great grandchildren Logan Fleig, Savannah Fleig, Christopher Hayman (Kristen), Brenden Hayman, Megan Renner, Jack Steiner, Sara Steiner and Joseph Steiner; her niece Marilou Mason of Weableau, MO and her family; as well as other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Owen O. Thompson and four siblings. Due to the restrictions in place for the coronavirus, Blanche's graveside service at the Salem County Veterans Cemetery has been postponed until things clear and restrictions are lifted so that all that wish to attend may do so. Please check the website as the new service information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family has asked that donations be made in Blanche's memory to the Elmer Presbyterian Church, PO Box 553, Elmer, NJ 08318.