Medway's Lisa Thompson, 38, achieved her dream of becoming a firefighter
MEDWAY — In November, Lisa Thompson realized her dream of becoming a full-time firefighter when she joined the Southborough Fire Department after several years working as a call firefighter.
But last Friday, Thompson, 38, of Medway, died unexpectedly due to a medical issue.
The Southborough Fire Department announced Thompson's death Monday on Facebook. She had joined the department on Nov. 15 after working as a call firefighter in Medway and Sherborn.
"In that short time, she demonstrated a sincere commitment to her fellow firefighters, the department, and to those we serve," according to the department. "She will be missed deeply by us all."
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According to a GoFundMe set up by Thompson's family, she dreamed of being a firefighter and "realized her dream," by joining the Southborough Fire Department.
While a call firefighter in Medway, Thompson did everything she could to work toward that goal, Fire Chief Jeffrey Lynch said.
"She was a very dedicated family person and dedicated to her craft here," said Lynch. "She attended training all of the time and she was trying to get as much education as she was able to, so she could transfer to a career department."
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Sherborn Fire Chief Zach Ward said Thompson was a call firefighter in that town from 2014-18. He said she left before he started but that the firefighters who worked with Thompson spoke highly of her.
"Everybody I spoke to really enjoyed working with her and our thoughts are with her family," Ward said.
Thompson was married for eight years to Craig Thompson, a Millis police officer, and was the mother of two children — Dylan, 14, and Bentley, 2.
According to her obituary, Thompson grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire, where her parents, James and Maureen Moulton, remain. She has a brother and sister. She earned an associate's degree from Nashua Community College.
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The GoFundMe is seeking to raise $150,000 to help Thompson's husband with child care costs and other expenses. As of late Monday afternoon, more than $23,000 had been raised. To donate, visit https://gofund.me/5a04cd0b.
"Craig and Lisa have devoted their lives to serving others, their joint commitment to public safety along with Craig's military service is unmatched," according to the page. "Please donate to this most deserving family. The financial burden Craig now has raising these two boys as a single parent is immense. Any amount is greatly appreciated."
Thompson's wake will take place 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St., Medway.
A funeral Mass for friends and relatives will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church, 151 Village St., Medway. A private burial will take place later.
The family asks that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Gifts can be made online at www.bwgiving.org or checks can be sent Brigham and Women's Hospital with “in memory of Lisa Thompson” in the memo line and sent to: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116.
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date public safety news, follow Norman Miller on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
This article originally appeared on The Milford Daily News: Southborough firefighter Lisa Thompson dies at 38 due to medical issue
