We are sad to announce that on August 9, 2023, at the age of 73, Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr. in New London, Connecticut, born in Hartford, Connecticut passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Lionel L. Thompson and Martha Thompson (Bartlett); his children, Kim Benjamin (Todd Benjamin) of Franklin, CT and Russell Thompson Jr. (Alyson Maello); his former life partner Gloria Thompson of Franklin, CT; his brothers, Lester Thompson of Columbia, CT and Brother Peter Thompson (Akiko) of Hampton, CT; and his grandsons, Jake, Josh Benjamin of Franklin, CT, Luke and Logan Thompson. He was also cherished by his family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Potter Funeral Home Inc