James V. Jason Thompson

James V., Jason, Thompson was called safely home on Easter Sunday. A lifelong resident of Ludlow, he was born September 8, 1947 to the late James and Ann (Janulewicz) Thompson.
He graduated from Ludlow High School, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and Western New England University Law School. He taught at Ludlow High School. Jason spent the majority of his career practicing law at the firm he founded, Thompson and Bell in Ludlow.

Jason was dedicated to town government and service to his community. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Ludlow Boys and Girls Club serving as President from 1977-1981. He served as President of the Ludlow Hospital from 1988-1991. He was a longtime member of the Unity Club and a lifetime member of the Town Democratic Committee. He also served as Town Counsel and had recently ended his tenure as Town Moderator, serving for over 20 years from 1993-2014.

Jason was a man who enjoyed simple pleasures, watching the Patriots and Red Sox, reading, trips to Saratoga, an occasional bourbon, and especially spending time with his family. He had a great intellect and a keen wit. He was a true liberal, with great compassion for humanity.

Jason is survived by his wife Kathryn (Littlejohn) Thompson; his son Sean and his wife Amy of Wellesley, MA; his daughter Katelyn and her husband Nicholas Lynch of Auburn; and two grandchildren Tess and Jase Thompson. He was looking forward to meeting his new grandson Camden Lynch. Jason also leaves his brother Kevin Thompson of Wilbraham; his sister Ilona Thompson of Detroit, MI; and his aunt Lynne Wesolowski of Lenox.

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