Matthew J. Thompson

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Matthew John Thompson

POLAND — Matthew John Thompson, 34, of Poland died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born in Lewiston on November 22, 1978, the son of Lloyd and Sandra Byers Thompson. He attended Elm Street school in Mechanic Falls and graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn. He married Tina Deschene. He had been employed at Hi – Tech Sprinkler Systems, retiring due to ill health. He enjoyed playing football during his school years. Later he enjoyed fishing and camping; he was an outdoor guy.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of Poland; his mother and stepfather, Sandra and Robert Austin of Poland; a sister, Tonya Thompson Fons and her husband Brian of Auburn; a brother, Dale; a daughter, Maize Farr of Lewiston; two nieces, Katya and Dasha Fons; two nephews, Anthony and Austin Beauchamp; uncles and cousins; his in-laws, Dennis and Marjorie Deschene; a stepson, William Deschene; a stepdaughter, Sarah Butterworth and his best friend, Darren Nichols. He was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Thompson.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at Johnson Hill Cemetery in West Poland. Donations may be made to the funeral home to help his family with final expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.