PAUL VINCENT THOMPSON, age 58 years, of Delta, Pennsylvania died on Friday, October 7, 2005 at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Thompson was born on February 11, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland; a son of the late James and M. Doreen (Betts) Thompson. He was a 1966 graduate of North Harford High School in Pylesville, Maryland where he was a decorated athletic for Varsity Basketball. He was the former chef and owner of Souveniors Restaurant in Bel Air, Maryland for ten years. He worked as a salesman for Nissan Motor Company, also in Bel Air. He co-owned Artiques with David DeRan of Delta, Pennsylvania where original paintings and fine antiques are offered for sale.

He was a devoted father and enjoyed playing golf. He was a vegetable and flower gardener.

He is survived by:

Three children-

Lindsay Thompson of New York, New York

Peter Thompson and Mallory Thompson, both of Abingdon, Maryland

One sister-

Susan Moore of Towson, Maryland

Three brothers-

Michael Thompson and James Thompson, both of West Virginia

Rex Thompson of Conowingo, Maryland

A companion-

Patty Goloski of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania

Former wife-

Holly Hart of Bel Air, Maryland

Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, October 10, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 11th at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be in Slate Ridge Cemetery, Delta, Pennsylvania

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Peter and Mallory Thompson Trust Fund, C/O Harkins Funeral Home, PO Box 485, Delta, PA 17314