Obituary of Thompson F. Temple

Thompson F. Temple, 65, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Gateway House in Milton, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 28, 1951 to William and Helen (Boyce) Temple, Tom was a lifelong resident of Schuylerville, where he resided with his wife, Patricia (Corsetti) Temple whom he married on July 28, 1973. Tom is predeceased by his parents, and an infant daughter, Tricia. Survivors include his wife, Pat; son, Thompson A. (Abbey) of Saratoga Springs and daughter, Jennie McReynolds (Lucas) of Middle Falls. Tom has 3 grandchildren and 1 step grandchild that brought him tremendous joy and pride, Patrick and Alyssa Temple, and Layla and Daniel McReynolds. Tom is also survived by two sisters, Tonya Dybowski (Gary) and Terri Pezdek (Mitch); 2 nephews, a niece, a grandniece and several cousins. Tom was a longtime member of the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, serving as treasurer for many years. Tom loved spending hours at the Rod, as well as hunting, fishing and any outdoor activity. Tom belonged to the Schuyler Hose Company for 30 years where he was a lifetime member, along with his son Tommy. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. David Mastrianni, all the nurses and staff at Saratoga Oncology, the nurses on A3 of Saratoga Hospital Transfusion Center and Radiation Center, as well as the staff and volunteers of Hospice and the Gateway House. Viewing hours will be Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 5pm -7pm at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave, Schuylerville. A funeral service will be held at 9:30am Friday at the funeral home, with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the General Schuyler Rescue Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville NY 12871 or to Schuyler Hose Co., 35 Spring St, Schuylerville NY 12871.