Marie E. Thurston

Wilder, VT – Marie E. Thurston, 78, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, in Wilder on Tuesday evening, September 18, 2012.

She was born September 22, 1934 in Hartford, VT a daughter of Roy and Lena (Minard) Pecor. Marie grew up and attended school in Hartford. She was later married to Oliver Thurston on August 3, 1951 in White River Junction, and they lived in Rockingham, VT for several years. While in Rockingham, Marie worked for some time at Blake Whitney before she decided to start a family of her own. In 1974 they built a home in Wilder, VT where they spent the rest of their lives together, until Oliver passed away on March 21st of this year.

Marie enjoyed crafting, especially jewelry, she also enjoyed cooking for her family, spending time outdoors which involved camping and gardening. But most of all she enjoyed the company of her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons Michael Thurston of Wilder, VT and James Thurston of Barre, VT; her two daughters-in-law, Faith Wills of Hartland, VT and Barbra Thurston of Barre, VT; her grandchildren Elizabeth Thurston and Jacquelyn Thurston of White River Junction; her great-grandchildren Ryan and James; a sister Beverly J. Metcalf of Lebanon, NH and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Monday September 24th from 6-8PM at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11AM at St. Anthony's Church in White River Jct., VT with burial following in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.