Mr. Howard Astor Thompson

February 8, 1937 - June 12, 2021

Howard Astor Thompson, 84, of Dorchester, Massachusetts passed away on June 12, 2021, after a long battle with illness. He passed in the presence of his son Leroy Thompson and his minster Reverend Dr. Newsome-Camara. He was born to parents Egbert and Nerita Thompson, on February 8,1937, in Kingston, Jamaica. Howard graduated from St. Aloysius Catholic School in Jamaica. He moved to England, where he worked in telecommunications and electronics for many years. When Howard relocated with his family to Boston, he worked as food service coordinator for Beth Israel Hospital. After retiring from BIH, Howard spent his time gardening, watching sports (wrestling, football, soccer, basketball) and attending church at Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church. He met the love of his life, Sarah Weekes in 1962. They lived in London, England until 1981, when they relocated in Boston, Massachusetts. Howard is survived by his son Leroy, sisters (Daphne, Deville, Marjorie, Yvonne), brother Leroy, grandsons (Javier, Xavier), daughter-in-law Caroline, and a host of family & friends. Howard was predeceased by parents and his loving wife of many years Sarah Thompson. “Dad, you’re a Good Man! A good man chooses to do what’s right. He places his faith in the Lord and puts his family first. A good man changes the community around him by the light of his own example. A good man shapes the lives of his children with the strength of his love. I thank God for you. Thanks for being that Good Man, for loving me strong, and raising me right. I love you and will miss you dearly. Happy Father’s Day (in heaven)” …. your son Leroy Relative and friends are invited to attend Visitation on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 9-11:30 AM at McHoul Family Funeral Home, 354 Adams St., Dorchester. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. To view a livestream of the service for Howard please click on the following link; https://my.gather.app/remember/howard-thompson