Thomson, Alistair MacDonald, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, April 14, 2025 at age 84. Alistair, beloved husband of Joan Garnett of 34 years. Loving father of Cameron Thomson.
Alistair was born in Wishaw, Scotland on June 27, 1940. He was a teacher at Bowmanville High School and Courtice Secondary School for many years. Alistair was an avid reader of history, loved music, and had a degree in journalism as well as a B.Ed from the University of Toronto. He had a deep passion for the English language.
Alistair battled Parkinson’s for 20 years with courage.
Memorial visitation will be held at a later date, please revisit for details. In his memory, donations to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
Afterglow
I’d like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears
Of those who grieve
To dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave
Behind – when life is done.
