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Charles James Thompson, age 72, of Westbrook passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Charles James Thompson, Sr., and Claire Austin Thompson.

He was known as “Bub” or Charlie Tuna.” An avid sports fan, he loved his Giants and Yankees, but enjoyed all sports. He entertained his family and friends with his humorous personality. Family was one of the most important values to him. He wished for them to always be happy and healthy. Being a part of his grandchildren’s lives was a joy to him as well. Florida and Maine were his favorite places to travel with his wife. Dancing was a pastime pleasure, in particular, the waltz. He worked as a supervisor at R.R. Donnelly’s & Sons of Old Saybrook for 37 years. As a custodian, he worked 12 years for Whelen Engineering of Chester.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Sandra Lee (Houle) Thompson; daughter Deborah (Thompson) Torelli, son-in-law Tim Torelli of Southington; and daughter Donna (Thompson) Machold, son-in-law John Machold of Killingworth. He is also survived by grandchildren Danielle Nicole Machold of Boston, Massachusetts; Krysta Victoria Torelli of Deerfield Beach, Florida; Tiffani Virginia Torelli of Southington; Zachary John Machold of Boston, Massachusetts; and Timothy Vicenzo Torelli of Southington.

Friends greeted the family on Aug. 15 in the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A Memorial Service was held on Aug. 16 in the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for the full obituary.