I.B.E.W. Local 104 News
July 26, 2010
Patrick B. Thompson, 40
GEORGETOWN — Patrick B. "Packy" Thompson, 40, loving son of Paul and Catherine Thompson of Georgetown, brother to Suzanne, Sean, Kelly, Erin and Brian, died suddenly on Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home.
Packy was a proud and active member of IBEW Local 104 and employed as a Union Lineman for several contractors. A 1988 graduate of Georgetown High School, he loved all sports and excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Packy was also very active in "Mud Bowl" football for over 20 years. Being a big Harley Davidson enthusiast Packy enjoyed motorcycle adventures with his brothers and many friends. He was a loving, thoughtful and caring son, brother and friend and will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Patrick to the Georgetown High School Athletic Fund, Winter Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Georgetown. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Merton E. Roberts Jr. and Conte Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown, MA 01833. To leave online condolences for the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.
104 Looks to Work on Maine Power Reliability Project
Local 104’s employing contractors are bidding on the $1.55 billion Central Maine Power project to modernize the 40-year-old bulk power system.
The proposed improvements are designed to keep the system operating reliably over the coming decades and to provide the infrastructure for the state’s emerging wind, hydro, biomas, and tidal energy industries.
CMP filed for approval by the Maine Public Utilities Commission in July 2008. The project will also require approvals from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and approximately 80 local governments and other agencies. The company expects to begin construction in 2009 for completion in 2013.
