Marielana Lana (Tierney) Thompson age 70, passed away Tuesday morning, February 26, 2013 at her home in Bristol. Born July 31, 1942 in Randolph VT, Lana was the daughter of the late Milan and Lucile (Duclos) Tierney. She is survived by; her husband Martin, her brother Michael Tierney and his wife Kathy, and her sister Pamela Ladeau and her husband Brian. Lana attended schools in Bethel and was a 1960 graduate of Bristol High School. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Martin V. Thompson on November 19, 1960 in Bristol, VT. She is survived by her children; Stephanie Larsen and her husband Derek, Brett Thompson, (and her adopted 73 year old son Ricardo), Martin Kyle Thompson and his wife Emilie Szakach, and Christopher Thompson and his girlfriend Julie Gibson. Also many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she thought the world of ; Hilary Hulst and her partner Dwayne Vukoder and their children Christopher and Isabella; Kaylin and Nathan Thorpe, Cherish Hulst and her fiance Nicholas Cook, as well as Chelsea, Ryan and Nicholas Thompson. Lana is survived by her second Mom Lucille Skeffington and her loving childhood friends Sheila Lathrop, Brenda Lathrop and Mary Orvis-Baker, whom she joined monthly for fun and activities. A special uncle, Lawrence Duke Duclos of Connecticut also survives her. Lana was predeceased by her father and mother, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Lana was recently honored by the Addison County Sheriffs Department for 18 years of outstanding service. Lana will be remembered by all as a giving and loving soul who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. A celebration of Marielanas life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 24th at the Bristol American Legion. Contributions may be made to Bristol Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 227, Bristol, VT, in Marielanas name.