In Cromwell, Sun., July 31, 2005, Margaret E. Thompson, 85, of Hellstrom Rd., East Haven. A resident of East Haven for 40 years, she was the wife of the late Dale Clifford Thompson. Born in New Haven on March 30, 1920, the daughter of the late Catiello and Trofomena Cosenza Esposito, the mother of the late Dale W. Thompson and the late Ronald Ruby and was predeceased by sisters Louise Esposito and Frances Acompara and brothers Vincent, Dominick and Anthony Esposito. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Papagoda of West Haven, a brother, Charles Esposito of West Haven, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Eastern Star of North Haven. Funeral service will be held on Wed., August 3, 2005 at 1 PM at BEECHER & BENNETT-TAYLOR Funeral Home, 410 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service from 12-1 PM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven.