Curtis Thompson

Curtis E. Thompson, 83, of Doylestown, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Born in Kansas, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (Eisenhard) Thompson Wright. Curt came to Doylestown as an infant and spent his life working and serving in the township. He was a founder and lifetime member of Central Bucks Ambulance and Rescue Squad. Curt recently received his 60th year pin for lifetime service to Doylestown Fire Company. He was a township auxiliary police officer and worked as a Bucks County emergency dispatcher for many years. After retiring from the US Postal Service, Curt drove Central Bucks school buses for 18 years. Curt was a US Army Korean War veteran with 60 years American Legion membership. He enjoyed cryptograms, driving, working with all things mechanical, building scale models, travel, and dining out with family and friends. Curt is survived by his daughters, Wanda Buckley (husband John C.) of Waldorf, MD, and Eileen Riley (husband J. Kevin) of Upper Black Eddy; six grandchildren, John, Sharon, John, Zachary, Joshua and Phoebe; eight great-grandchildren, Liam, Cheyenne, Austin, Natalie, Alyana, Shayla, Jasper and Joseph; a sister, Rosaleen Durborow of Souderton; and a brother, William Wright (wife Mary) of Point Pleasant. He was predeceased by sons David and Kevin. Arrangements are private in respect of decedent's wishes.