Derek Thompson Obituary
We bid farewell to Derek Thompson of Gambrills, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 21, 2025 at the age of 86. Derek touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert T. Thompson and Elizabeth M. Thompson; his brother John Brian Thompson; and his niece Jacqueline Thompson. He is survived by: his wife Judith Thompson; his daughter Heather Thompson Shai; his son-in-law Jerome S. Shai, Jr. (Jay); his granddaughters, Jaylee, Annabelle and Yardley; his sister-in-law Maureen Thompson; his niece Tracy Thompson; his great-nephew Matthew; his great-niece Lilia; his brother David Thompson; his sister-in-law Margaret Thompson; his nephew John Paul Thompson; his niece Katherine Huddleston; his nephew-in-law Andrew Huddleston; his great-nieces, Eve and Charlotte Huddleston; and his caregiver Elaine Shai.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Derek's memory to The Cancer Center at the Mercy Health Foundation at https://give.mdmercy.com and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org.
