Mary "Liz" Black Thurston

Yarmouth – Mary “Liz” Elizabeth Fitts Thurston, 87, of Yarmouth died November 15, 2010 in Yarmouth. She was born in Baldwin, ME on May 15, 1923 to Mary (Norton) and Harland Black. She was educated in Baldwin schools and graduated from New Gloucester High School, Class of 1941.

In late 1941 Liz married Lester Fitts and together they had four children. They made their home in Yarmouth and she dedicated herself to caring for her family as a homemaker. She belonged to a knitting club for many years. Les died in January 1978. In late 1978 Liz married Elwood “Al” Thurston and they continued to live in Yarmouth until his death in February 2000.

Liz is survived by his son, Earl Fitts and his wife Ellen of CA and their children, Karl and Krista; her daughter Janice Gilliam and her husband Raymond of Windham and their daughters, Darlene and Sarah; her son Ronald Fitts and his wife Paula of VA and their children, Jason, Adam and Jennifer; her son John Fitts and his wife Cindy of North Windham; her stepdaughter Betty Thurston of New Gloucester; as well as 13 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be on Friday November 19, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME with the funeral service also at the funeral home on Saturday November 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ric Ochsner officiating. Burial will follow in West Baldwin Cemetery.

Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Liz’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

For those who, donations may be made in Liz’s memory to: American Diabetes Association, 80 Elm Street, Portland, ME 04101.