VOORHEESVILLE — Kelly W. Thompson, a county corrections officer, was a proud parent who dedicated his life to community service.
He died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at his Voorheesville home. Born in Albany, he was a lifelong resident of Voorheesville.

“Kelly was a graduate of Clayton A. Bouton High School, Class of 1984,” his family wrote in a tribute. “For over 22 years, Kelly proudly served as a corrections officer at the Albany County Correctional Facility, and was with Albany County for nearly 30 years total. He also was the co-owner of B&B Sealcoating.

“Kelly was as selfless as they come, and dedicated his life to service in his community, as he was a proud member of the New Salem Fire Department. He also spent time as a Voorheesville Ambulance volunteer, and was also a part of the fire brigade at the Albany County Correctional Facility.

“You could always find Kelly at the grill, looking to make people happy through his love of food. He started working at Toll Gate Ice Cream at the age of 16, and was a happy member of their community for the greater part of two decades.

“Most importantly, Kelly was a proud parent of his three children, and would show it by supporting their endeavors, including attending Jessica’s concerts, cheering at Christopher’s basketball games, and being Eileen’s biggest fan as she starts her journey into St. Peter’s School of Nursing.”

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Kelly W. Thompson is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (née Farley) Thompson; his three children, Jessica M. Thompson, Christopher J. Thompson and his wife, Kaitlyn, and Eileen T. Thompson.

He was the brother of Melony Morse and uncle to Dakota, and is also survived by his brother-in-law Bill (Mary) Farley. He was also the uncle to Shawn (Kate) Farley, Trevor Farley, Devin (Samantha) Farley, Patrick (Stephanie) Farley, Erin Farley, Kerri (Brian) Seacord, Brian Farley; as well as great uncle to Matthew Farley, Tristan Farley, Alex Farley, Michael Farley, Zoe Farley, Spencer Seacord, Parker Seacord, Bryce Farley and Olivia Farley.

His parents, Leslie Crouse and Earl Thompson, died before him, as did his mother-in-law, Eileen Farley; brother-in law, Charles Farley; and sister-in-law, Daryl Farley.

Calling hours were held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville with a funeral Mass celebrated on Monday, Aug. 7, at St. Matthew’s Church and interment following in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be made to Albany County Correctional Facility for Children’s Benefit, 18 Abigail Rd., Glenmont, NY 12077 or to the New Salem Fire Department, 694 New Salem Rd., Voorheesville, NY  12186.