A Voice from the Eastern Door
Kawehnoke - Roger L. "Tekanonwané:ken" Thompson, 69, of 23 Island Road, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Ottawa General Hospital.
Roger was born on January 5, 1954 in Cornwall, son of the late James and Esther (Benedict) Thompson. He attended local schools and earned his certificates in Welding/Operating, Electronic and Digital Engineering, and General Machining from St. Lawrence College, his Construction Engineering degree from Algonquin College, and his Horticulture degree from the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus. He married Margaret "Peggy" Pyke on December 14, 1990 in Cornwall, Ontario.
Roger owned and operated Thompson Marine and Welding for many years, and co-owned and operated Akwesasne Gardens alongside his wife Peggy. He was an Ironworker with Local #711 Montreal and worked for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe as a maintenance department trouble shooter. He was a member of Landscape Ontario and the Akwesasne Death Benefits Group.
As a young man, Roger travelled across Turtle Island with the White Roots of Peace travel group. He loved playing music and guitar, and enjoyed fishing, boating, recreational vehicle use, gardening, nature watching, metal detecting, environmental issues and antique cars and trucks. He was a mechanic and a jack-of-all trades, with many projects on the go and small engines to repair. He could fabricate and build almost anything, whether it be go-carts, boats or automobiles. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and loved ones, especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter. He was eagerly looking forward to new expansions to his family.
Roger is survived by his wife Peggy; and four children Ivan (Lois Deer) Thompson, Robyn Thompson, Tyler Thompson and Mathew (Jordan Mitchell) Thompson all of Akwesasne; seven grandchildren Dakota, Donovan, Watetshensheriiostha, Karisma, Tyvan, Kalvin and Madilynn; one great grandchild Delilah; and a godchild Aleah Thompson.
He is also survived by his siblings Velma (Leon) Cook, Lucille (Ronnie) Cook, Ruth Seymour, Maureen Jock, Stephanie (Harvey) Delormier, Robert James (Lucy Ann) Thompson, Norris (Sylvia) Thompson, Luke (Kathy Herne) Thompson and Timmy (Becca) Thompson along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roger was predeceased by his siblings Gloria Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Alexander Hollis Thompson and Abe David; his in-laws Margaret (Oakes) and Joseph Harry Pyke; his brothers-in-law Sherwin Seymour and Howie Jock; and a niece Tracey Thompson.
Friends called at the Thompson Family Homestead, 94 Island Road, Kawehnoke, Ontario beginning Thursday at 6PM until the time of his service on Saturday at 11 AM. Burial followed at Solomon Road Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Roger's memory to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department or the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Activity Fund.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, where friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com.
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