Obituary for Anna Thurston
Anna Louise Thurston entered peacefully into rest with family by her side at Victoria Manor on Thursday February 25, 2021.
Anna, in her 86th year, predeceased by her husband of 62 years, John (Jack) Laverne Thurston. Loving mother of Joe Thurston, Janet Vanderveen (Dale), Jeff Thurston and June Thurston. Cherished grandma of Holly Vanderveen (Brett), Daniel Thurston (Stephanie), Kendra Thurston (Jesse) and Graiden Vanderveen.
Anna was born into a loving, supportive family who believed in compassionate service to others. She lived the greater part of her life on the fourth generation Thurston family farm in Dunsford. She married Jack on September 14, 1957. They were dedicated, loving parents and enjoyed their loving, extended families. Anna trained as a registered nurse at Civic Hospital, graduating in 1956. She held a number of positions as a nurse but it was with the VON she found work she truly felt called to, caring for others in their homes and seeing them recover, or palliating them at home was rewarding for her. In the community of Dunsford she enjoyed her numerous roles in the Dunsford United Church, as a Board member, a UCW member, a leader in the VIBE summer children’s camp and various other supportive roles. She started a Food Bank at the Dunsford United Church over 20 years ago and did her best to support those in need. She was active in the community and voluntarily helped numerous people who needed support with their health. She served her community and her family, wherever the need was greatest. She was a second mom to her grandchildren, who she loved dearly and was very proud of. Her family will carry her in our hearts with many fond memories.
A funeral service will be held at Mackey Celebrations, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (for those attending the service, please arrive at 130, to get screened and signed-in) with internment at Dunsford Cemetery afterward. Due to COVID restrictions the guest list for the funeral is limited and preset. If you wish to attend the funeral virtually, please do so by following the link below for the ZOOM meeting - this service will also be recorded for viewing after the service. If desired a memorial donation can be made to Dunsford United Church, Dunsford Food Bank, Victoria Manor Resident Council or a charity of your choice through Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721) or online at www.mackeys.ca
Please note: there will be a slide presentation held prior to the funeral, if you wish to view this presentation, please log-in to zoom by 1:45p.m.
To view a recording of the service, use the following link:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/Ia3oErJhdahHjNpQ1PeEM6_iH6gjy98-irGm5EjL-DjQnkQT7R_pVULk25K36Y0G.h7XOH5WZHy2Zu_QN
Anna, in her 86th year, predeceased by her husband of 62 years, John (Jack) Laverne Thurston. Loving mother of Joe Thurston, Janet Vanderveen (Dale), Jeff Thurston and June Thurston. Cherished grandma of Holly Vanderveen (Brett), Daniel Thurston (Stephanie), Kendra Thurston (Jesse) and Graiden Vanderveen.
Anna was born into a loving, supportive family who believed in compassionate service to others. She lived the greater part of her life on the fourth generation Thurston family farm in Dunsford. She married Jack on September 14, 1957. They were dedicated, loving parents and enjoyed their loving, extended families. Anna trained as a registered nurse at Civic Hospital, graduating in 1956. She held a number of positions as a nurse but it was with the VON she found work she truly felt called to, caring for others in their homes and seeing them recover, or palliating them at home was rewarding for her. In the community of Dunsford she enjoyed her numerous roles in the Dunsford United Church, as a Board member, a UCW member, a leader in the VIBE summer children’s camp and various other supportive roles. She started a Food Bank at the Dunsford United Church over 20 years ago and did her best to support those in need. She was active in the community and voluntarily helped numerous people who needed support with their health. She served her community and her family, wherever the need was greatest. She was a second mom to her grandchildren, who she loved dearly and was very proud of. Her family will carry her in our hearts with many fond memories.
A funeral service will be held at Mackey Celebrations, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (for those attending the service, please arrive at 130, to get screened and signed-in) with internment at Dunsford Cemetery afterward. Due to COVID restrictions the guest list for the funeral is limited and preset. If you wish to attend the funeral virtually, please do so by following the link below for the ZOOM meeting - this service will also be recorded for viewing after the service. If desired a memorial donation can be made to Dunsford United Church, Dunsford Food Bank, Victoria Manor Resident Council or a charity of your choice through Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721) or online at www.mackeys.ca
Please note: there will be a slide presentation held prior to the funeral, if you wish to view this presentation, please log-in to zoom by 1:45p.m.
To view a recording of the service, use the following link:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/Ia3oErJhdahHjNpQ1PeEM6_iH6gjy98-irGm5EjL-DjQnkQT7R_pVULk25K36Y0G.h7XOH5WZHy2Zu_QN