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Marguerite Thomson Obituary

THOMSON, Marguerite E. (Simmons) Of Scituate, on November 10, 2008, age 90. Wife of the late Laurence E. Thomson. Marguerite was born in E. Boston, attended Dorchester schools, graduated from St. Margaret's High School, received her B.A in English from Boston College in 1968, Master's in Literature in 1972 and studied at Sophia Univ. in Tokyo, summer of 1983. She was girl scout leader, a den mother for cub scouts and taught religious education. Marguerite taught English at Boston College High School for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, St. Margaret's Alumni and Scituate Senior Center. Loving mother of Laurence Thomson of Richmond, VT, Maida Green of Scituate and Jonathan Thomson of Great Barrington. Sister of Richard J. Simmons, Gloria Marshall and Joan Victor. Also survived by 5 grandsons, 2 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., SCITUATE on Friday, November 14th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10 AM, Burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 12, 2008.

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Helene DeCoste

November 14, 2008

Maida and family,

You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was always so good to me and my family when we were kids.

Jean Young

November 13, 2008

I met Marguerite through our knitting group at the Scituate Senior Center. What a delightful lady and enjoyed talking with her and helping her out with her knitting. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jean Young

Isabelle D Martell

November 13, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bill Gillooly BC High '76

November 13, 2008

I don't think a day has gone by in my life since I met Mrs. Thomson 36 years ago, that her influence hasn't made me a better person in virtually everything I do or attempt to do in this life. She touched so many in this way and she'll always be remembered with great gratitude and affection.

Patricia Gorman

November 13, 2008

My condolences to Marguerite's children & family. I knew Marguerite for a number of years (1st as her Case Manager at South Shore Elder Services & in the past year as an employee at Scituate Council of Aging). Marguerite was an extremely gracious women who was an active member at COA (knitting group will especially miss her!!)

Tony McLean BC High '75

November 13, 2008

What a great woman and teacher. She has always been with me ever since 'Freshman English' at BC High. Honored to know her as a teacher and a friend. My sincerest sympathy to her family.

Laurie Simmons

November 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Aunt Rite was always there with encouragement and love for me and my family. I'm afraid words escape me when I want to write for someone to whom words meant so much. Her joy when I became an actor meant so much to me and still does. She will always remain an inspiration to me in life and as I go onstage, I will always think of her.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

November 12, 2008

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