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C. Sheldon Thompson, 88, Of Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn. – C. Sheldon Thompson Jr., of Norwalk, died Monday, Jan. 25 at Norwalk Hospital. He was 88.

C. Sheldon Thompson

C. Sheldon Thompson

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Thompson was born in Los Angeles to Charles Sheldon and Lillie Esther (nee Magie) Thompson. He served as a Merchant Marine in World War II.

He went on to work as a teacher at Westminster College and the University of Utah, earning a Ph.D.

After teaching in Utah, Thompson worked as a mineralogist for various corporations, including Union Carbide and R.T. Vanderbilt.

He continued as an industrial consultant after retiring.

Thompson was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Bruce; his first wife, Vera; and a son-in-law, Cliff Ross.

He is survived by his second wife, Linda; a daughter, Lynn Setesak and her husband Scott; a son, Charles of Tucson, Ariz.,; a daughter, Katherine Ross; and five grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jerome’s Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk, on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m.

A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road E., Westport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a favorite charity in his memory.

For directions or to post online condolences, go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com

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