Joe Thompson’s tearing widow pays tribute to ex-husband Utd star at the funeral
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The tearing widow of Joe Thompson paid tribute to “My Soulmate, my everything” at the funeral of the ex-manchester United Starlet.
The bath born in the bath Tragic died last month at the age of 36 After his third battle with cancer.
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Thompson, who retired from football in 2019 After spells in Rochdale, Wrexham, Southport and Carlisle United were diagnosed with four lymphoma in April 2024.
And fans were left in mourning when he died in April, with former Side United the tribute.
On Monday, friends and family gathered to celebrate his life in a moving ceremony in St Mark’s Church in Worsley, Greater Manchester.
Former United players in the form of Dion Dublin and Danny Simpson were present at the service.
While friends, including Wes Brown, were also present.
Thompson leaves behind Vrouw Chantelle, daughter Lula, 10, and youngest child Athena Rae, 3.
And at a tearful moment, His partner tributed to her ‘soulmate’.
As reported by the BBCChantelle said: ‘He was my soulmate, my rock and my everything.
“I don’t know who I am without him.”
Brother Reuben noticed: “What a day. I knew it would be a great turnout.”
Joe Thompson’s career statistics
Those figures complete:
- Rochdale, 2005-2012: 157 games, 17 goals
- Tranmere Rovers, 2012-2014: 32 games, 4 goals
- Rochdale (Loan), 2012-2013: 7 Games, 0 Goals
- Bury, 2014-2015: 4 games, 0 goals
- Wrexham (Loan), 2014-2015: 1 game, 0 goals
- Southport (Loan), 2014-2015: 4 matches, 0 goals
- Carlisle United, 2015-2016: 17 matches, 1 goal
- Rochdale, 2016-2019: 39 games, 4 goals
Pastor Sam Chanda added: “He will be missed by so many people, but mainly by Chantelle and his two beautiful daughters.
“Joe was known for his incredible friendliness, not only by his loved ones, but also by strangers.”
Hundreds of fans also attended the funeral, with a lot of donation to charities in honor of Thompson.
Rochdale co-chairman Simon Gauge was also present and said: “He had a real zest for life for life.
“Everyone at Rochdale is incredibly sad. He was a great man.”
After the death of Thompson last month, Manchester United led to tribute first.
An explanation was: “A man who embodied the values of our club. We are sad to share that Joe Thompson died.
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“A warm personality that had a deep bond with our club from a young age, our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends in this difficult time.”
Thompson, who came through the ranks in United before he left in 2005 without making a senior performance, enjoyed two spells in Rochdale – play 196 times.
Thompson was For the first time diagnosed with the cancer -like Hodgkin -lymphoma in 2013.
After he had fought bravely to overcome it, he managed to return to professional football and played the following year for Bury.
Thompson then went spells WrexhamSouthport and Carlisle United before returning to Rochdale in 2016.
But his illness came back for the second time Only a few months later.
Thompson bravely confronted the disease and called Thompson the will to fight it, Return to action Only nine months after playing his previous game.
What is Hodgkin -lymphoma?
Hodgkin -lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes.
It is not common, with around 2,100 people who have been diagnosed in the UK every year.
Hodgkin -lymphoma can develop at any age, but it usually affects people between 20 and 40 years old and people older than 75. A little more men than women are affected.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, on the other hand, is diagnosed in 13,000 new patients per year. It is more common as you get older, with more than a third of the cases that have been diagnosed in people older than 75 years.
In Hodgkin lymphoma B lymphocytes (a certain type of lymphocytes) begin to multiply in an abnormal way and they begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes (glands).
The affected lymphocytes lose their infection fighting properties, making a person more vulnerable to infection.
Like all cancers, the symptoms vary and can be vague. However, patients usually notice swelling in one or more lymph nodes.
This can be in every part of the body, but is often in the neck, armpit or groin.
The swelling is usually painless, although some people think it hurts.
Some people with Hodgkin’s lymphoma also have more general symptoms. These can be:
- Night sweat
- Unintended weight loss
- A high temperature (fever)
- A persistent cough or sense of breathlessness
- Persistent skin itching all over the body
Source: Cancer research UK And The NHS.
He continued in the history of the Rochdale history books after he scored a crucial goal After having a replacement in the last match of the 2017/18 season.
It was his finish that helped with a 1-0 win, so Rochdale would be promoted to League One.
De Ster appeared even more for the club for his retirement in 2019.
After leaving the beautiful game, Thompson moved In the world of speaking in public.
Speaking with BBC Radio Manchester after his third diagnosis last year, he explained how the “aggressive” lymphoma was already in stage four.
It had also spread to his lungs, making it difficult to breathe and sleep.
And although it “hurt” to get another diagnosis, Thompson had sworn to fight and win again.
He said: “It is far from ideal and it has returned quite aggressively, so phase four.
“The only positive thing is that it is the same cancer as what I have had before, but the problem for me this time it went to my lungs, so breathing is a problem, sleeping is difficult and even talking can sometimes be quite difficult.
“You only have a certain time on this earth. I always think you want the biggest impact that you can do on as many lives as possible.
“That is where I am, so I have to lead from the front. I need cavalry and I am ready to get up and we will just get through it again, and then we will look to the future.”
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