Thomsen - Bent R., of Northport on February 21, 2009 in his 77th year. Ex Captain Hook & Ladder Co # 1 and 55 year member of Northport Fire Department, Northport High School Class of '49, long time member of Northport American Legion Post #694. Loving husband of the late Joyce. Devoted father of Elaine R. Meyburg (Ben). Beloved Grandfather of Teddy and Sara. Dear Brother of Frank (Diana) and John (Maureen). Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. American Legion service Tuesday 8 pm. Firematic service Wednesday 8 pm. Funeral service Thursday 11 am at funeral home. Interment Northport Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Northport Fire Department, 204 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768; VNS-Hospice Of Suffolk, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768; Northport American Legion Post # 694, P.O. Box 58, Northport, NY 11768 in Bent's memory appreciated.