Thompson, Olin Lemuel, Jr., 62, Caribou, June 13, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Olin Lemuel Thompson, Jr., 62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 13, 2008, while surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Olin was born in Caribou February 9, 1946, the son of Olin L. and Avis (Wright) Thompson.
Olin attended schools in Caribou including the Wright Country School on the Madawaska Road then graduated from Caribou High School in the class of 1964 where Olin was in the Caribou High School band and played the clarinet. Olin then went to pursue his love of creative hair styling by attending Portsmouth Beauty College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and after completing a course in advanced cosmetology at Connecticut University he worked for a short time at the Salon Continental in Portsmouth. In 1966, Olin came home to Caribou and opened his own beauty shop called “Coiffeurs by Mr. Olin”. During the 43 years of his cosmetology career, Olin built many friendships and sometimes this gave him an opportunity to witness his Christian faith to others.
Olin was a lifelong member of the Caribou United Baptist Church where he faithfully served on the Finance Committee for several years. Olin was a willing participant as a worker, consultant or voice in the Living Christmas Tree and Easter Cantata productions. Olin also enjoyed helping on Shut-In Sunday and supported many other ongoing church activities.
He will be sadly missed by family including his dearly beloved mother Avis P. Thompson, of Caribou; his two brothers and sisters-in-law: Dana L. and Penny Thompson, Roger P. and Bea Thompson, both of the Madawaska Road in Caribou; his nephew: Shannon C. Thompson of Auburn, Maine; his niece: Idella P. Thompson of Caribou. Olin will be fondly remembered by many friends and clients.
Olin was predeceased by his father, Olin L. Thompson Sr. on July 19, 1993. He was also preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents Fred H. and Idella M. (Andrews) Thompson; his maternal grandparents Harry P. and Jennie (Thompson) Wright; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Caribou United Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Kiehn, pastor, officiating. Interment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish to contribute in memory of Olin may do so to the Caribou United Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Envelopes may be obtained through the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
