Velma Hobbs Thompson, 88, of Baldwinsville died Monday, February 9, 2009 at Syracuse Home. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Baldwinsville most of her life. Velma was a Secretary at Indian Springs Manufacturing in Baldwinsville for over 35 years. She was predeceased by her son Richard her husband Harold "Shorty" Thompson and two brothers Carl H. and Charles Hobbs.

Survivors: her daughter, Suzanne Mills of Baldwinsville, grandsons, Mark (Jackie) Mills, James (Kristyna) Mills and Thomas (Susan) Mills; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Rogers of Baldwinsville and Violet Weisbrod of Michigan; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 10:00 am Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Wednesday at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: Golisano Children's Hospital at Upstate, Upstate Medical Center, PO Box 3222, Syracuse, NY 13220-3222.