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Dorothy Mae Thomson passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 after a very long battle with cancer, during which time she was attended by many kind and loving people from Hospice of the Sandias. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on February 5, 1921 to Albert Dwight and Clara (Belyea) Smith. She was preceded in death by John W. Thomson, her husband and best friend for 57 years; and three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Billie Claire Lovato and husband, Louie W. Lovato and Luella Jane Lingamfelter and husband, Christian. Surviving grandchildren are John Mark Lovato and wife, Rebecca and great-granddaughter, Rachael Miriam Lovato, Jessica Dorthea Morning and husband, Francis, Daniel Lingamfelter and wife, Sarah, and Heidi J. Lingamfelter. Also, she has one surviving brother, Arthur W. Smith of Bangor, ME and several nieces and nephews, as well as many loving neighbors and friends. She married John during WWII and together they were stationed in many places in the United States as well as in Japan and Okinawa. After John retired from the Air Force they fell in love with Albuquerque and lived here for 41 years. Dorothy was an artist and was active in many organizations during her life. A few among those activities were: The Gray Ladies, Officers' Wives' Club, Pen Women, Nor Este Art League, Assistance League of Albuquerque, First Presbyterian Church as a deaconess, and a member of Bible Study Fellowship. She loved serving her family and others and most importantly she loved her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Private Graveside Services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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