Mary Regina Thomson Obituary (1920 - 2024)

Mary "Regina" Thomson, 103, widow of William Thomson, of Beaufort, SC died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at The Oaks of Beaufort. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am at the Holy Cross Mission Church. 83 Seaside Road St. Helena, SC 29920. Mrs. Thomson was born on November 25, 1920 in Paterson, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Harry Wright and Mary Hennessy Wright. Wife of her late husband William Thomson. Sister of the late Art Wright, James Wright and Ruth Pasquariello and Grandmother of the late William McEnroe Thomson. She was a graduate of St. Joe's Catholic High School in Paterson, NJ in 1939. Soon after graduation, Regina met her husband, Billy Thomson in Paterson, NJ. Billy left and served in WWII and upon his return they were married in 1946. They spent their early married years together living in Paterson, NJ. They raised their two children, Guy W. Thomson and Leslie R. Thomson in Ramsey, NJ. Together as a family they spent many years at the Jersey Shore entertaining family and friends, and eventually retiring in Seaside Park, NJ. Regina spent the later part of her life surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends on beautiful Fripp Island, SC. Regina was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and valued her time spent at Holy Cross Mission Church. Regina could spend an endless amount of time sitting on the beach, reading and just enjoying the seashore, during all of those years from the Jersey Shore down to Fripp Island, SC. Her hobbies included reading and knitting special baby blankets. And on Fripp she was known as the white-haired lady, driving her red convertible to and from Happy Hour. She always had a smile on her face, enjoying her God given blessed life. Surviving is one son , Guy W. Thomson (Deb) and one daughter, Leslie R. Thomson (Kathy); three grandchildren; Kristen Thomson Tapley (Jon), Nicholas Daniel Thomson and Kate Thomson Fender (Nick); seven great grandchildren, Riley Knight Thomson, Mary Regina Tapley, Murphy Leigh Tapley, Knox Nicholas Thomson, Jack William Thomson, Owen William Fender, and Beatrice "Bizzy" Fender; four step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful and kind care given by The Oaks of Beaufort and Agape Hospice. For those who would like to honor Regina with a donation or remembrance, please consider St. Peters of Beaufort and specify - Holy Cross Mission.