Mr. Robert William Thomson, age 78 of Orlando passed away Wednesday, May 25th. Born in Minnesota, he moved to Central Florida in 1957. He retired from Martin-Marietta after 33 years, was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving in World War II, member of the Hamm Ramm Radio Club. He was a graduate from Rollins College, spent 6 years as a Dividend at Red Bug Elementery School and was an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann; daughter, Nancy Rodriguez; sister, Alice Anton and grandchildren, Natalie Showers, Christopher, Michelle, Danielle and Kathryn Rodriguez.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 27th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Ray Cadran, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando on Thur. from 6:00-8:00 PM. Messages of condolences may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.