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February 17 1944 December 23 2022
AKWESASNE – Henry David Thompson “Kaniehtanoron”, Wolf Clan, 78, of 13 McComber Road South, Cornwall Island, journeyed back to the Spirit World on Friday morning, December 23, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Henry was born on February 17, 1944, on St. Regis Island, the son of the late Joseph and Harriet (Hopps) Thompson and attended Island Day School. On June 24, 1966, he married Mary Adams, they were blessed with 4 children before their divorce. He later had two more children with his companion Geraldine Johnson. Henry was a lifelong farmer and was also worked for Driscoll Masonry for 37 years. He was a member of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse and the Akwesasne Death Benefits. He was an avid supporter of lacrosse as both a player when younger and watching it more recently. He also enjoyed moose hunting and greatly enjoyed resting and relaxing on his front porch. Henry is survived by his companion of many years, Sarah Leaf; his children, Wanita Thompson of Cornwall Island; Conway and Tasha Thompson of Cornwall Island; Gordon and Tracy Thompson of Massena; Anna Thompson of Cornwall Island; Dwayne and Carrie Thompson of Brasher Falls; and Christopher and Faith Thompson of Hogansburg; his grandchildren, Thomas and Brandon Thompson, Karakwakta, Tehatenonwaratons, and Tehaienkwarentos Thompson, Kyle Roundpoint, Tyler and Kyra Thompson, Tewentenhawihtha, Rohahehs, and Charles Raroniaronnions Aldrich, Rathetonni Thompson, Shayla and Tori Thompson, and Laila and Henry Thompson; 9 great grandchildren; and his fur babies, Blue, Lucy and “his favorite” Poncho. He is also survived by his sisters, Cecelia David, Marie Thompson, Alice Thompson-Akiwenzie, and Glenda Terrance; his brothers, Ernest, Harry, and Howard Thompson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Abraham Thompson. Friends may call at his home, 13 McComber Road South, beginning on Monday at 5:00 PM until 9:00 AM on Thursday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse with burial to follow in Longhouse Cemetery on Cornwall Island. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Henry David, please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Henry David Kaniehtanoron Thompson February 17 1944 December 23 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Massena, state: New York