Grace M. Thiry 94, of Casco, passed away on February 7, 2014 at Anna's House. She was born July 4, 1919 in the town of Lincoln to the late Jule and Katherine (Kipping) Laurent. She married Goldie Thiry on September 6, 1938 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2012.
Grace operated a dairy farm with her husband until their retirement. Grace considered herself a number one card player and was an avid Packer fan. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and spending time with family and grandkids.
Grace is survived by her children Mary Ellen (Ernie) Fameree, Casco; James (Diane) Thiry, Luxemburg; Randy (Sue) Thiry, Casco: grandchildren Duane (Sherrie) Fameree, Diane (Mike) Agamaite, Danny Fameree, David Fameree, Dinah (Bret) Gygi, Genny Fameree, Debbie (Jeff) Bukouricz , Dawn (friend Chris) Thiry, Scott (friend Kim) Thiry, Denise (Randy) Bastien, Ben Brien, Trisha (Robert) Gegare, Anna Brien, Don (Chelsea) Brien, Travis Thiry: 26 great grandchildren: 2 great great grandchildren: 3 sisters-in-law Emily Laurent, Elaine Laurent, Laura Thiry: 1 step sister-in-law Eunice Spitzer. She was preceded in death by her husband Goldie: parents Jule and Katherine Laurent: father-in-law and mother-in-law Constant and Selina Thiry: 2 grandchildren Doreen Fameree, Jesse Thiry: 1 great grandson Quincey Bastien: 4 brothers Walter (Lucy) Laurent, John (Laura) Laurent, Alois Laurent, Howard Laurent: 3 sisters Virginia (Alvin) Deprey, Betty (Joe) Challe, Fern Mae (Ray) Bouche: sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Elizabeth (Louie) Thayse, Bertha (Harold) Tabordan: step father-in-law Peter Spitzer: step brother-in-law Donald Spitzer: step sister-in-law Jane (George) Pavlik.
Visitation will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Lincoln on Monday February 10, 2014 from 9 to 11 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 A.M. with Fr. Anthony Birdsall and Deacon Paul Zenefski officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Wiesner & Massart Funeral Homes are assisting the family. Online condolence messages may be expressed here .
Graces family wishes to thank the owners and staff at Anna's House for their care and comfort given to Grace. A special thank you to Unity Hospice.
