Garrington Group of Companies mourns the loss of Robert Thompson-So

Oct 20, 2022

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With great sadness, we announce Robert Thompson-So passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 13th at the age of 50.

Robert, or RTS as he was affectionally known, has been our friend, colleague, mentor and esteemed leader with the Garrington and Liquid Capital teams since 2013 and will be missed by all.

Robert’s legacy within the Garrington Group of Companies will be long-lasting. We will continue to strive to live up to his principles of what our organization’s culture and our communications with each other can and should be.

Robert is survived by his loving partner and our own COO, Melissa Huot, and by his daughter, parents, brothers and their respective extended families. Our thoughts and condolences go out to them and to Robert’s many friends and colleagues in the wider community.

A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, October 21st, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (ET) at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L4J 1W3. A Celebration of Life Service will occur Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) followed by a reception from 3:00pm to 4:30pm (ET), both at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at the same address. More information can be obtained here including the Livestream link for the Celebration of Life Service.

As many of you know, Robert was a passionate dog lover. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society or to your own local animal welfare service.

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