McIndoe Falls, VT- Franklyn Alfred Thompson, 78, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. He was born in Greensboro, VT, February 17, 1937, the son of Richard and Edna (Buker) Thompson. Franklyn attended Greensboro High School where he met Gloria Jean Sternberg whom he would marry on December 14, 1957. He first worked at Bailey Feed Store. Frank's career turned and went into construction. He worked for many years for Caledonia, Earth, and Winterset Construction. He loved doing anything with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whether it was attending sporting events, camping, or just being "pop". He spent his retirement staying busy mowing lawns and plowing driveways. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Edna Thompson; his wife of 55 years, Gloria Jean Thompson on December 13, 2012; 14 sisters and brothers; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Cline; a granddaughter, Carrie Murray; and a grandson, Delvin Murray. Survivors include her four children, Rick Thompson and wife Laurie of Lititz, PA, Robin Irwin and husband Skip of Groton, VT, Cindy Darling and husband Craig of Newbury, VT, and Gary Thompson and wife Sue of McIndoe Falls; nine grandchildren, Mike Murray and wife Kristen, Jon Murray and wife Tiffany, Ryan Thompson, Reid Thompson and wife Kelly, Mandy Dailey and husband Tim, Ashley Collins and husband Mike, Cody Thompson and wife Diane, Katelyn Thompson, and Aimee Thompson; nine great grandchildren, Owen and Addison Murray, Aubriella Holden, Conlin Murray, Colby, Conner and Caleb Dailey, Oliver Collins and Blake Thompson; a twin sister, Vivian Umlah and husband Don; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Didomenico and husband Tony of Connecticut and Janice Bissell of St. Johnsbury; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Monday, July 6th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, July 7th at 1 PM at the First Congregational Church of McIndoe Falls, UCC, on Route 5 in McIndoe Falls. A private burial will be observed by the family in the McIndoe Falls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mt. Union Athletic Department, attn. Todd Powers, 2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT 05081.