Lester G. Thompson
GENEVA- Lester G. Thompson, 86 of Geneva passed away on Friday August 19, 2022 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.
Family and friends may call on Friday (Sept.2) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home 45 High St. Geneva. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to; Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Lester was born on September 10, 1935 in Oaks Corners the son of the late William and Marion (Phillips) Thompson. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1955 and joined the US Marines shortly after, serving 4 years, he then switched career’s and joined the US Air Force and retired after 20 years of service with the Air Force. During his years in the military, he worked on B52 Bombers and Electronic Warfare and received several medals including a Bronze Star. After retiring from the military Lester worked for several years at Five Star Bank.
He is survived by his brother, Harry (Carol) Thompson of Greece; nieces & nephews, Deborah (George) Jerzak of Webster, Sandy (John) Ross of East Rochester, Bill Thompson of Spencerport, Jeff Thompson of Greece, Sarah (Brian) Max of Bellevue, WA; several great nieces and nephews.
Lester was predeceased by his longtime companion, Elizabeth O’Leary; sister, Phyllis (Don) Kane