Paul Anthony Thompson, Jr.
December 2, 1950 ~ January 29, 2021
Paul passed away, peacefully at Fair Oaks Hospital from complications of Mitchondrial and Kidney Diseases. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debra; and, his sons Brendan, Patrick and Keelan, and Keelan’s girl friend of eight years, Dominique Orellana. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy, her husband, Richard and their children, Bradford, his wife Lynx, Jeffrey and Robert.
Paul was a Master Electrician, and the owner of Power Link Corporation for over 30 years. His greatest joy in life other than family was skiing. He learned to ski at an early age and is responsible for teaching his entire family to enjoy the sport. He was a volunteer ski patrol at Wintergreen Resort. His skiing adventures took him to France, Austria, Colorado and Utah. However he mainly skied in the Northeast in Vermont. He truly believed that if you could ski the icy Northeastern United States , you could ski anywhere.
In addition to skiing, he was an avid sailor. Singlehanded, he sailed a 33 foot sailboat as well as smaller 12 to 14 foot boats. He sailed most often in the Potomac, but many years he towed a smaller sailboat to the NC Outer Banks. He was active in the BSA and was disappointed in the news related to the organization over the last several years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either:
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
8085 Saltsburg Road
Suite 201
Pittsburgh PA 15939
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike
Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852
Paul was a Master Electrician, and the owner of Power Link Corporation for over 30 years. His greatest joy in life other than family was skiing. He learned to ski at an early age and is responsible for teaching his entire family to enjoy the sport. He was a volunteer ski patrol at Wintergreen Resort. His skiing adventures took him to France, Austria, Colorado and Utah. However he mainly skied in the Northeast in Vermont. He truly believed that if you could ski the icy Northeastern United States , you could ski anywhere.
In addition to skiing, he was an avid sailor. Singlehanded, he sailed a 33 foot sailboat as well as smaller 12 to 14 foot boats. He sailed most often in the Potomac, but many years he towed a smaller sailboat to the NC Outer Banks. He was active in the BSA and was disappointed in the news related to the organization over the last several years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either:
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
8085 Saltsburg Road
Suite 201
Pittsburgh PA 15939
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike
Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852
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Thank you for making Paul’s memorial service available for viewing. Paul was a terrific father, community member and friend. As a frequent skiing partner in the past, I can testify to his great zest for adventure and challenge. He incessantly worked for the betterment and opportunity for others leaving a powerful legacy. Brian Monday
Having Paul as my brother, my protector as a child, and my loving friend throughout our adult years, I have been a very, very lucky sister. Whether my mom and I were attending his Boy Scout activities such as visiting Valley Forge with his Scout troop, or when I was delivering newspapers with Paul when we lived in Alexandria, or enjoying ski trips with him as a teenager and later on with Debra, Paul, our nephews, Rich, and our sons, it was always extra, extra special hanging out with my big bro. Many moons ago, just before my freshman and his senior year at Woodson High School, Paul gave me a most special Woodson High necklace which I will always cherish. I was so excited to be going to my brother’s high school and I’m pretty sure he looked forward to having his little sis at Woodson. As a young man, the responsibilities Paul took on weren’t always age appropriate. Without a father in our home, Paul became the “man of the house” at an early age. This was an especially difficult task at times. Paul did his very best to help and care for his mom and me. Words can’t express how thankful I am to have had Paul as my brother and friend throughout my life. Rich, our sons, and I miss Paul dearly and will always cherish our memories shared with him. A famous Irish saying that is so appropriate at this time reads, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Love always, Nancy
From among my earliest memories with Uncle Paul holding the newborn twins, to holiday gatherings, to family ski trips and meals with laughter and joy, Uncle Paul was wise, adventurous, humorous, and kind. He had an indelible will to live. He is missed and loved, but as he had family to walk with him in life, may he rest in peace knowing that as family we shall walk together. Love, Brad
I will always remember Paul as being a wonderful brother to my wife, a devoted husband and father and a hard working self made entrepreneur. He was always warm and gracious as a host, selflessly gave advice on skiing which he introduced to our family and was definitely one of his passions. I was fortunate to have him as my brother-in-law. He was respected, loved and will be greatly missed. Love, Rich
In my eyes, Uncle Paul was a family man, always present, always consistent. I’ll always remember and cherish our family vacations and time spent together. Over the years, his presence was so steady that at times I took it for granted — you just sort of knew he was always there for his family. This was his love and caring acted out. I’ll miss my Uncle Paul and will do my best to live up to the standards he set and lived by.