Millard 'Fil' Thompson III

Millard “Fil” Filmore Thompson, III, age 67, of Hooker Hill in St. Johnsbury, VT, passed at his home November 9, 2026, following a long decline.

Fil was born in Panama City, FL, on March 8, 1959, son to the late Millard F., Jr and Barbara Jean (Lightsey) Thompson. He grew up in Detroit, MI, graduating from Mumford High in the Class of 1977 and lived there most all his life, moving to St. Johnsbury in 2018, when his health began to turn. He married Frances Ann (Lundigan) in 2023 and have been together for over 20 years. Fil was a talented musician, playing bass guitar in numerous bands throughout his life and often at the Fox Theater in Detroit. He worked over 20 years at Kroger Supermarkets in the Detroit area as a deli manager.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Frances, of St. Johnsbury, 7 stepchildren: Robert Anair, Shane Altieri, Phillip Tourigny, Keith, Torrey, Constance & David Courtemarche, also: Tracy Walker who was like another stepdaughter, 2 sister-in-law Elizabeth Lundigan and Rosemary Lundigan; a cousin: Dr. Sheryl Mitchell-Theriot of Detroit, his uncle: Kirkland Lightsey of Paris, France, and his 2 kitties” Dittleman & Beedy.

Burial will take place at a later date, and there will be no calling hours at this time.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.saylesfh.com