Vera E. Thomson, 90, of Winchester, Virginia, formerly of Jefferson County, West Virginia, passed away on June 18, 2015 at the Winchester Medical Center.

            Mrs. Thomson was born in 1925 in New Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Ernest W. Manning and Ida A. Manning. She was educated in the Toronto school system.

            She married the late Robert “Gordon” Thomson on November 20, 1943 at the United Church in New Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

            Mrs. Thomson was a self-employed antique dealer for over 40 years with shops in both Virginia and West Virginia. She had a keen eye for identifying a piece of furniture that had potential after she “worked her magic” on it. In addition to antiques, she enjoyed painting, gardening, flower arranging and pillow making. Her decorating sense was beyond compare.

            She is survived by her only son, Wayne G. Thomson and wife, Carol A. Thomson of Purcellville, Virginia; grandsons Ian W. Thomson of Clermont, Florida, and Andrew S. Thomson and wife, Julie C. Greene also of Clermont, Florida; a niece Gloria Pollack and husband, George Pollack of Ajax, Ontario, Canada. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters and other family members.

            The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Schwentker of Winchester and the staffs at the Winchester Medical Center, Spring Arbor Assisted Living of Winchester and Rose Hill Nursing /Rehabilitation Center of Berryville for their professional and compassionate care.

            The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Omps Funeral Home (Amherst Chapel), 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

Interment will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Memory Gardens near Martinsburg, West Virginia.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030