Founder celebrates 95th birthday volunteering at food bank
Administrator | Mar 26, 2013 | Comments 5
It certainly wasn’t unusual for Beth Thompson to celebrate her 95th birthday at the Picton United Church County Food Bank. She has been supporting the food bank for the past 30 years. In 1983 as leader of missions and stewardship at Picton United Church, she was among the founders of the food bank program.
“We thought it was going to be a temporary measure at the time,” Thompson said. “But, here we are still – helping people.”
The celebration at the Food Bank included Tim Hortons coffee delivered by Paul Massey (roll up ‘Sorry, play again) and birthday cakes from Sobeys.
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Beth you are always the best of us! Kind, generous & loving! We think of you often.
Happy Birthday, I have never met you, but we share relatives, Trevor Mason is my son-in-law, Colleen his wife is my daughter and of course Carling and Clancy are my granddaughters. I have heard about you from them! Hope you have a wonderful birthday, and Best Wishes, Ron & Judy Coffey
What a wonderful lady, congratulations Mrs Thompson. I always remember the great service you gave when working at Maher Shoe Store….a few years ago!
Congratulations Beth on reaching such a milestone. Remember all the good times and even those from the old Lost Channell and Tweed area: Happy Birthday from the late Ray Phillips family. Marion Creasy
Happy birthday! 30 years is impressive, thank you for your time 🙂