Obituary: Thomas S. Thurston, 64, of Wallingford

Information via Wallingford Funeral Home

Thomas S. Thurston, 64, loving husband of Elizabeth (Beth) Devlin, peacefully entered into eternal life, Saturday, January 18, 2020. Thomas was born in Meriden, CT December 31, 1955, a son of the late William D. Thurston Sr. and Barbara J. (Kavanaugh) Thurston and had been a life-long Wallingford resident.

In addition to his wife Elizabeth, he is survived by his loving sons Scott Thomas Thurston of Colorado, Eric Devlin Thurston of Massachusetts; his sisters Diane Thurston and Colleen Klaudinyi (George) all of Florida; his brother Michael Thurston (Kim) of Wallingford, his aunt Margretta L. Thurston of Wallingford; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother William D. Thurston Jr.

Tom was a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where he met Beth, the love of his life. They married in 1985 and together raised two wonderful sons. Tom spent his career at Thurston Foods, Inc., a family-owned local business.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Thomas S. Thurston may be sent to the National Park Foundation, 888-GOPARKS (888-467-2757) https://www.nationalparks.org/ National Park Foundation, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 200. Washington, D.C. 20005.

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