Happy Birthday My Darling on what would have been your 80th birthday. My thoughts are with you as ever and we will raise a glass in your memory later today. You are forever in my heart and I miss you dreadfully. Life is lonely and empty without you. Lin X

It was lovely spending what would have been our 29th wedding anniversary with good friends Marilyn and David who were our witnesses. (although we had been together 39 years!). We thought of you and toasted the day with champagne remembering that lovely sunny day all those years ago. I miss you my Darling. X

I well remember 'Tommo' as a member of our 'gang' at TVGS and his quirky sense of humour and sharp wit. I last met him a few years ago at a reunion at the school and he was still the Mike Thompson I remembered from all those years ago. Thanks Mike for being part of our lives and it was a pleasure to have you as a friend. Roger Mandry TVGS 1954-1959

We remember fondly our lovely neighbours in Southwick.The good times we had Mikes great humour and the laughter. A wonderful character who brightened the day. Love from Debbie and Gordon

I first met Michael when I went for a job interview, after many years as a stay-at-home mum. I was very nervous and he seemed very serious, but to my surprise I got the job. Michael was my manager and I will always be grateful that he gave me the encouragement I needed to believe in myself and progress in my job. He expected high standards of work but we did have some laughs. Luckily, even after both of us leaving that employment, we stayed in touch through msgs or emails, but unfortunately we had it seen each other in years. I will always remember him as a kind, caring gentleman. Rest in peace my friend, somewhere over the rainbow, and watch over your loved ones Anna

Michael Frederick Thompson. My friend, my brother-in-law. I got to meet and know Michael in 1962 when I started to court his sister, Wendy, who I later married. Wendy was so proud of her brother and his achievements and gaining his Ph.D. and became Dr Thompson! Imagine! Michael was a good brother-in-law to me and offered support and advice throughout our 59 years of friendship. He had a wicked sense of humour and introduced me to the Goon show, which he loved. He was saddened by and devastated when Wendy and I decided to move to Australia but again supported and understood. Michael lost his sister Wendy to Parkinson's disease on the 18th of July 2020 and now, just over a year later, sadly, Michael has joined his sister in eternal rest. May they both together Rest in Peace.

The first time I met Mike was when he was sent to me for an interview to do testing on our software. I offered him a cup of tea and I remember him asking for a quarter of a spoon of sugar. It was clearly an exact requirement, so I delegated to him to add his own sugar! In some ways that sums up one aspect of Mike’s personality 100% - he was very precise about facts etc. which, as Lin has pointed out, could lead to long debates. He was great at the testing job and, due to his amazing potential to recall facts and figures, ended up correcting mistakes that the content creators had made which was above and beyond what was expected of him. Also he was incredibly supportive of me in my role as his manager. I’m glad that our friendship remained and grew long after the company had disappeared. Both Lin and Mike saw me through some very difficult times without ever judging me, just providing the support and encouragement that I needed. Mike truly was a special man. He had a great sense of humour, played his music quite loud at times and would tell you to “Naff off” if you tried to wind him up. He was also one of the most honest and principled people I’ve ever known. Rest in peace my friend xx

Michael, you are in the eternal light and you can watch over each of us especially your wife Lin and her children and grand-children. I will never forget you and you joined those I love. Agnès.

Goodbye my intelligent, thoughtful and witty brother. You were always my ‘go to’ before Google and when you didn’t know an answer you diligently found out. And you made the best gin and tonics! Rest in peace. Susan

24th August - your cremation day. It feels like the day you have finally left me!  But ... as Ernest Hemingway said : "Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another."  Rest in peace now my Darling. Lin X

Michael, you were a great man. You weren’t just a stepdad; you were a rock in our lives. I have so many happy memories that you helped create. Greek holidays, where you convinced us you could evaporate clouds with your laser eyes, country walks with dogs, pilgrimages to see the illusive nightjar and the opportunity to tear around in an MG Metro. I also took great pride in bragging about your academic achievements – ‘He’s a Doctor you know. He wrote a thesis on the biochemistry of the brain this thick’. Above all though, you provided a fun, loving and happy home life. There were lots of challenges along the way. You always found a way to deal with adversity and managed to make the best of some of the difficult circumstances we found ourselves in as a family. At times I am sure I tried your patience! During my teenage years I was difficult (as was Abigail…). We had our moments, but you were always there to support and to offer guidance and love – it was unconditional. The influence you had on me was far reaching yet I still find it uncanny sometimes when I do or say things that make me double take myself…. ‘god, I sound just like Michael!’ Usually a good thing, but often Victor Meldrew esque. As my years pressed on, we did enjoy sharing a rant and putting the world to rights! You’ll be deeply missed. I wish you’d been with us longer but I’m glad that your pain has ended. You’ll be pleased to know that your record collection is in safe hands and will be cherished, conjuring up happy memories of you and our times together every time I spin a disc. Gone but not forgotten, rest in peace. Simon x

Michael was a caring, thoughtful, fun and much loved stepfather who will be greatly missed. I will always remember his Laughing Policeman impersonation (which I made him do a million times) and his practical jokes that made my childhood really fun. Rest in peace Michael, lots of love Abigail xxx

To Michael, Getting to know you at the same time as we were getting to know each other has meant you've always had a special place in our hearts. We were honoured and privileged to be the witnesses at your lovely wedding. We have so many happy memories of Sussex walks with various dogs; beers quaffed, and world put to rights with delicious Sunday lunches. Your sense of humour and distinctive chuckle will always remain with us. May you be at peace now. Love from David & Marilyn xx

Merci Michael de ta fidélité en Amitié ainsi que la bonne humeur et la joie que tu nous as apportées. Gronet. 2011. Bernard et la familleFrom Bernard on August 22nd, 2021

Merci Michael de ta fidélité en Amitié ainsi que la bonne humeur et la joie que tu nous as apportées. Gronet. 2011. Bernard et la familleFrom Bernard on August 22nd, 2021

'that best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered, acts Of kindness and of love.' William Wordsworth Thanks. Michael, for many years of friendship, good humour, debate and fun. We are so glad that we were able to see you earlier this summer. Alan and Jennie

We have lovely memories of Michael. He was such a kind man and we were really devastated to hear the sad news. We couldn’t have asked for better neighbours than you, Michael, Candy and Coco. We’ll always remember the night you cooked for us before we moved house, and when we brought Isla over to see you once we’d moved. I hope we can still keep in touch. Let us know if we can help in any way. Take care, Nicola, Andy, Isla, Theo and of course, Harry xxxxxxx