I. Terrence "Terry" Thompson

Providence – I. Terrence “Terry” Thompson, 78 of Providence passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Providence.

Born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Irving and Miriam (Garnet Lightcap) Thompson, he had live in Providence for the past 42 years.

Mr. Thompson was a professor at Johnson & Wales University before retiring. He was a Director of Culinary Arts at Rhode Island School of Design, and he was a member of the Chain of Rotissiere, the Escophier Society and the American Culinary Federation. He also was a security guard at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Johnson & Wales University.

Professor Thompson was a lifelong Boy Scout and a member of the Order of Arrow. He was a Silver Beaver Recipient.

He is survived by one sister, Carol Lee and one brother, Jeffrey Thompson, both of Pennsylvania; and his dear friend, Joseph J. Swinski III of Cranston.

His Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 6 at 6 P.M. at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. His burial will be private.

Calling Hours are respectfully omitted. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapelcom.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of I. Terrence "Terry" Thompson, please visit our floral store.