Jeffrey A. Tompkins Obituary (1936 - 2012)

BELGRADE -- Jeffrey A. Tompkins, 75, of Knowles Road, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit, in Waterville. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 21, 1936, the son of Carl and Thelma (Penney) Tompkins. The family moved to Belgrade in 1941. Jeffrey served in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a mechanic for Tukey's Auto Salvage and Bud Knowles Garage before going to work at the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages for the state of Maine. He retired from the state in 1984 because of a stroke. After recovering for a few years, he went back to work for Central Maine Power Co. in the meter lab from 1986 to 1996. Jeffrey loved to tinker. He could repair anything with an engine or motor. He was a member of the Waterville American Legion. He also enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, casinos and bluegrass music. He was predeceased by his parents; his stepmother, Bernice Tompkins; his wife, Constance Tompkins, in 2010; and sister Dawn Frappier. He is survived by a son, Brian Tompkins, and his companion,, Paul Soule of Augusta; a twin sister, Judith Jenney, of Belgrade; special nieces Carla Jenney and family, and Suzanne Jenney of Iowa; as well as several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta. Burial will be at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery, Belgrade. The family wishes to thank the staff on 3 North at Thayer; Erica, Kurt, Laurie, Debbie and especially Kathy. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to HealthReach Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville 04903-0828; or The Belgrade Rescue , c/o Belgrade Town Office, 6 Manchester Road, Belgrade, ME 04917. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.