Virginia Thurston

Old Town- Virginia M. Thurston, 80, died peacefully surrounded by family December 26, 2011. She was born in Orono August 9, 1931 a daughter of Alton and Mary (Kimball) Moore.

She graduated from Orono High School Class of 1950 as a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Cooties. At one time in her life she owned and operated a local market. She was a loving wife and mother. She was an active member of the Stillwater Federated Church and was a member of the Friends of Stillwater Church. She enjoyed making pies and helping at the bean suppers and craft fairs. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, wood working crafts, swimming and camping. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband.

She is survived by 5 children Rebecca Halloran and her husband George of Glenburn, Robert Thurston Jr and his wife Caroline of Colchester, CT, Brent Thurston and his significant other Lisa Worth of Ft. Pierce, FL, Brian Thurston and his wife Joyce of Bradley, Guy Thurston and his wife Connie of Jacksonville, FL; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren with one more on the way; 1 brother Jerome Moore of Dixmont, many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Robert Thurston Sr. in 2009 and a brother Alton Moore.

Friends may call 6-8 PM Thursday at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main Street Old Town. A funeral service will be celebrated 10 AM Friday at the Stillwater Federated Church, Bennoch Road, Stillwater.

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