On March 7, 2026, Ralph Charles Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully at home after a heroic battle dealing with illness.
Ralph was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Edgar David Thompson and Mariam K. (Storm) Thompson. He was the youngest brother of the late Frank and Edgar Thompson. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Mary (Callahan) Thompson of 60 years. In addition, he leaves his daughter Sharon Thompson of Natick and son Eric Thompson of Waltham. Ralph is also survived by his sister Lorraine Fay Woodcock of Oregon and sister-in-law Rita Dwyer of Florida.
Proud grandpa of Ryan Cardona and his wife Monica, Christopher Cardona and his partner Mikaelah, Marcelo Cardona and his wife Yessenia, Cassidy Thompson-Crowder and Angel Thompson-Crowder. Ralph lived in Newton Highlands and was self-employed as a carpenter and house painter. He was employed as a custodian at Newton South High School for 26 years. After many years living in Newton, Ralph and Mary moved to Waltham and then to Wayland.
Ralph was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and ice boating in the winter months.
