Dorothy Theresa Thompson, age 70, of Gallipolis passed away Wednesday morning February 23, 2011 at her residence. Born September 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Al and Jean Wrobel Matusewicz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 1 Brother, Billy Matusewicz.

Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy, where she taught CCD. She was an active member of the Kyger Creek High School Band Boosters for many years. She was also a den mother with Cub Scouts of America, and served as a home room mother for many years. Dorothy was also well known for her cake baking and decorating skills.
Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She married her Husband, Joseph Lynn Thompson on September 24, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois whom she shared 51 loving years with.

She is survived by her Husband, Joseph Lynn Thompson of Gallipolis; 5 Children, Joe Thompson of Milton, WV, Theresa (Paul) deLamerens of Madison, IN, Al (Suzanne) Thompson of Marysville, Cassandra (Jeff) Thompson Chapman of Proctorville, and Wendy (Todd) Hamilton of Bidwell; 11 Grandchildren, Paul (Beth) Cochran, Grace (Zach) Moor, Andy deLamerens, Maria deLamerens, Katherine Thompson, Alex Thompson, Heather Gallo, JD Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Austin Hamilton, and Michael Hamilton; 3 Sisters, Marian (Mike) Cochran, Sally Forbes, and Carol Novak; and by 2 Brothers, Norm Matusewicz and Paul Anthony.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 PM. Saturday February 26, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy, with Father Walter Heinz officiating. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from Saturday from 10:00 AM. until the time of service.
Pall bearers will be: Mike Cochran, Paul Cochran, Joe Thompson, Al Thompson, Alex Thompson, Paul deLamerens, Andy deLamerens, Todd Hamilton, Austin Hamilton, and Michael Hamilton.
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