Alexander J. Thomson, aka “Slim”, 90, of Rochester, MA passed away November 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Toronto, Canada, he later moved to Massachusetts and became a citizen of the USA. Alex, aka Slim, was a Local 37 ironworker in Providence, RI. He was a skilled auto body mechanic and fixed up many cars.
Alex was the married to the late Betty Ann (Weigel) Thomson for over sixty years. He is survived by his seven children and their partners, Deborah and Allan, of Ontario, CA, Kurt and Jennifer of New Brighton, PA, Holly of S. Dartmouth, Nancy and Linda of Tucson, AZ, Betty Jo and Dave of Rochester, Lynne and Michael of S. Dartmouth, and Pearl of Mattapoisett. Alex is also survived by his grandchildren, Kathryn, Kristen, Robyn, Audrey, Olivia, Ivy, Alexandria, Jacquelyn, Brandon, Monique and Erica, Courtney, Rebecca, Benjamin, Jocelyne, Brooke, Nicole, Michelina, Madison, Bryce, several great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and last but not least, by his beloved dog, Buddy.
Alex was the son of the late Nancy Guy Peopjes Thomson of Toronto, and Fred Peopjes of the Netherlands and was brother of the late Pearl Russell and Hilda Kitchen.
He and his wife Betty, started Liberty Auto Parts, Inc. in Wareham, MA which became a NAPA auto parts store and expanded into three stores that served Wareham, Acushnet and New Bedford. Alex was a Free Mason and member of the Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Marion, MA. He was also a fast pitch softball coach who won several championships.
Alex enjoyed spending time with family, swimming in his pool, riding on his lawn tractor, and his dogs. He was an avid New England Patriots fan.
A service will be held at a later date.
