Obituary for Robert Bob Thompson of Montpelier Vermont

Robert (Bob) Thompson of Montpelier, Vermont, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington following a fall at his home. He was 56 years old.

A Life of Service and Passion

Born on February 9, 1970, to Ray and Helen Thompson in Berlin, VT, Thompson attended school in Brookfield and graduated from South Burlington High School in 1989. He moved to Florida where he worked at Home Depot for several years before returning to Vermont. Thompson had a career in security, first working for Lemieux and then for the State of Vermont in Montpelier, where he retired on April 1, 2014. He also worked for Aris, supporting a young man with mental health issues. Thompson married Anna Adams on New Year’s Eve 2004; the couple later divorced in 2014.

Outside of his professional life, Thompson had a deep passion for NASCAR, with his favorite drivers being Richard Petty, until his retirement, and Jeff Gordon. He also had a Kiosk at Berlin Mall where he sold NASCAR memorabilia for two years. His other interests included wrestling, with John Cena being his favorite, as well as photography, watching the Red Sox and Celtics, and visiting Disney World.

Remembering Bob Thompson

Thompson was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Guy Thompson. He is survived by his two sisters, Rena Thompsonn of Barre and Audrey Thompson of Colorado; his ex-wife, Anna Adams of Florida; his best friend, Doug Fields; and his foster parents, Ron and Sandy Rilling of Randolph. He is also survived by his two dogs, Cookie Monster and Princess.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of life for Robert Thompson was held on November 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Hedding Methodist Church, located at 40 Washington Street in Barre, Vermont. Following the service, light refreshments will be provided for attendees to share their stories about him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of one’s choice in Thompson’s name or to Audrey Thompson to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, a division of the Ready Family.

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