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[Larry Labounty]

Just learned today that Kevin had passed away on October 25, 2025.

 

RIP, big guy.

[Bill from NH]

Wow! I didn't know him well, but knew him for a long time,

[old & gray]

Very sad to hear, my condolences to his family. 

[Modelville Guy]

 
Kevin Thompson obituary

Kevin M. Thompson
1969-2025
Chicopee, MA

Kevin M. Thompson, 55, passed away at home on October 23, 2025. A lifelong resident of Chicopee, Kevin was the son of Edward J. Thompson and the late Mary K. (Turmel) Sacenti, who passed away in July of this year. Kevin attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1988. He was employed at the Hallmark Co., in Enfield, CT, for more than 20 years.

 

Kevin had a love of slot car racing, traveling throughout the region and to different parts of the country to compete and watch slot car competitions. He also loved attending UMass football games with his father and vacations to Hampton Beach.

 

Kevin is survived by his father, Edward J. Thompson, his uncles Robert V. Thompson (Carole), and Paul Turmel (Barbara), his aunts Karen Turmel, Rose Carter (Bruce), and June Lefebvre, and his cousin and good friend, Bart Thompson and countless life-long friends from school and slot-car racing. In addition to his mother, Kevin was also predeceased by two of his uncles, Peter Turmel and Paul Lefebvre.

 

Friends and family are invited to gather directly at Ste. Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan St., Chicopee, for Kevin's funeral services on Friday, November 7, 2025. A period of visitation will be held from 10-10:45 AN, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11. Committal services will take place at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kevin's name can be made to the Springfield Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 9045, Springfield, MA 01102, or the charity of one's choice. Corridan Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
 
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[Weedracer]

I knew Kevin very well, but we'd gotten out of touch lately. I did however run into him on Long Island a couple of years ago and it was like I'd just seen him yesterday.

He was funny and always brought a big smile, a wise crack, and good-humored competition wherever he went.

Rest easy, buddy.