Carolynn R. Thompson

Carolynn (Lynn) R. Thompson, nee Reese, passed away at age 79 years old on May 21, 2021. She was born on July 5th, 1941 to Marie & John Reese in Philadelphia, PA, and was the oldest of 3 siblings. She had fond memories of Tioga area where her grandfather owned a candy & nut store. She and the family moved to the Far Northeast Philadelphia when she was approximately 15 years old, and she attended Northeast High School graduating in 1959. This is where she met her longtime friends, Fran Daeche, Sandy Bockin, and Lora Litzke who were still very close until her recent passing. Lynn worked most of her life as a secretary, and that is where she met her first husband, Thomas R. Kennedy. They married in 1960, residing in the Bensalem area of PA. In 1963, they welcomed their daughter, Lisa Anne Kennedy (Eisele), and moved to Willingboro, NJ. While they divorced around 1979, they remained amicable. Lynn worked for several doctor’s, Dr. Ziegler & Dr. Leonard in Willingboro, before moving back to her childhood home in Philadelphia to care for her mother. She loved the Bridle Rd neighbors, especially the Franchetti family, and was a “sister” to them. There she worked for Parkview Hospital until November of 1998 when they were sold to Tenet. She made many friends at Parkview as they were close like a family! She has remained in touch with many, especially Phyllis Randolph. To show how small the world is, her granddaughter, Caprice Eisele, is dating one of the Parkview employee’s son! About 1979, Lynn met the love of her life, Otis R. Thompson. They visited about 46 states before their illnesses prevented travel. Together, they purchased a very small 2-bedroom house in West Wildwood, NJ, in 1991, and eventually had a much bigger house built on the lot. They shared great times there with wonderful neighbors who included Lynn’s best friend from high school, Fran Daeche, and her husband, Larry. Everybody took care of each other in that little known part of Wildwood! Special thanks to all the neighbors, especially Lil and John Strohman across the street. Lynn was a very social person! She was in a high school sorority, and a Girl Scout Leader before the birth of her daughter and after. She changed the lives of many young ladies! She bowled both in a league with Thomas Kennedy, and in her own women’s league. She was treasurer or president of many bowling leagues during her time. She was active in the PTA for her daughter’s school. In her later years, she was president of Golden Age in Wildwood, and was an active member in North Cape May Seniors. She was also a polling representative in West Wildwood when voting occurred. If there was a “need” for leadership, Lynn always stepped up to the task. Lynn is predeceased by her parents, John & Marie Reese, her first husband, Thomas Kennedy, and her second husband, Otis Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Eisele (Tom), granddaughter, Caprice Eisele, and brothers Jack (Alice) Reese and Raymond Reese. She is also survived by Otis’ daughters, Kathy Kolodziej and Ursula Polakowski, and their spouses. In addition, Lynn was a Poodle Lover, and is predeceased by Misty, Desi, Buffy, Howie, and Cinnamon. She lived her life to the fullest, and she will be missed by so many! Funeral Services were held privately and entrusted to the care of the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory of Atco.