SACO — On Nov. 19, 2017, Jacob R. Thompson, 9, of Saco, lost his courageous battle with Neuroblastoma cancer.

Jacob was born on July 31, 2008 to Michelle (Thompson) Simard of Sanford and Roger Guay of Portland.

Jacob’s passions included MineCraft, Legos, YouTuber Dan TDM, Trolls, swimming and singing along to his favorite songs. Orange was his favorite color, 32 was his favorite number and penguins were his spirit animal.

Jacob loved spending time with his Memere Claire, having Sunday dinner with his Memere and Pepere Guay; playing video games with his older brother, Christopher, and younger cousins, Joey and Alex, playing with matchbox cars with his younger brother Joel and going on adventures with cousins, Bella and Peter. Jacob was always accompanied by his entourage of stuffed animal supports, “Penguin” and “Baby Penguin” and his orange blanket.

Jacob was educated at St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, Maine and Young School in Saco, Maine. He was in the second grade and loved to read about Pete the Cat’s and Elephant and Piggy’s latest adventures. He enjoyed learning about photography and making movies.

Jacob will be remembered by many for his smiles, laugh, and his signature nose scrunches. He was loved by many for his simple, understated ways, his ability to always be true to himself, living life like a penguin, and his favorite saying “you stink!”. But most notably Jacob will be remembered for bringing the world together by asking for and receiving Christmas Cards from around the world.

Jacob was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lorraine Guay. He is survived by his mother, Michelle, and her husband Marc Simard, father, Roger and his fiancée Tara Artinyan, brothers Christopher and Joel Simard, maternal grandmother, Claire Thompson, maternal grandparents John Thompson and his wife Phyllis, and Normand and Joan Simard, paternal grandfather, Raymond Guay, and grandparents Arman and Jeanne Artinyan and his beloved canine sister, Piper. In addition Jacob was blessed with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Anyone wishing to honor Jacob is encouraged to make donations to: New England Aquarium, Development Department, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 or by phone at 617-226-2622. Donations made in Jacob’s memory will be allocated to the Penguins Department.

The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Jaime with Child Life, Kat at Nordex lab, the Make A Wish Foundation, the teachers and staff at St. Louis Child Development, the teachers, staff, students, and PTO at Young School for their love, care, and support.

Public Visitation for Jacob will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco. At the family’s request, the funeral service and burial will be private.

To view Jacob’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com