Margretta Deegan Thurston Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margretta Deegan Thurston of Wallingford, Connecticut, born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, who passed away on April 15, 2022 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Deegan and Mary Deegan; her husband John J. Thurston; her former husband Donald Monks; her sisters, Patricia, Kennis and Judy Fitzgerald; her grandson Matthew Thurston; and her great grandchild Jameson Wlazlowski.
She is survived by: her children, John Thurston (Janice), Bob Thurston (Robin), Tim Thurston (Eileen), Patrick Thurston (Ellen), Meg Jakiela (Michael), Jane Malone (Peter), Kate Luchini (Phillip) and Susan Traub (Tim); and her grandchild Angels. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In honor of Margretta's service, dedication, and commitment to Our Lady of Fatima Church, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, c/o the parish center, 25 N. Whittlesey Ave., or the John J. Thurston Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1618, Wallingford, CT 06492.