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Mary Thomson Obituary

Mary H. Thomson, age 86, of Erie, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013, at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on August 27, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar and Selma Flinkman. Mary was a graduate of Harbor Creek High School and worked at General Electric Company, during WWII. She was active in the Gem City Rock and Mineral Society, where she served in numerous offices and as show chairman. Mary was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors, Presque Isle Chapter 4 and M-31 Astronomical Society. She was also was active in the Harborcreek AARP and the Eastside YMCA. She enjoyed sewing and making jewelry. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander "Veikko" Thomson, Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Laurie Edwards; two sons, Cliff Thomson and Tommy Thomson; one sister, Erma Jendrasiak; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Jacquelyn and Bryan; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roy Washill officiating. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 23, 2013.
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Mary,
You were such a warm, kind friend to my Mom and Dad; a good mother and wife; to Cliff, Tom, and Laurie and your beloved, Veikko. I lost touch when I went to PGH. I'll always remember those early happy times in the country with your family!

Judy Lohse-Krasnesky

February 28, 2013

Mary welcomed us into the Gem City family more than 20 years ago. I will always remember her as a kind and generous person. My heart goes out to her family.

Dale Pysher

February 28, 2013

Mary, I will miss you you were one of the first to welcome me to the rock club and I will miss you terribly. My condolences to the family of this wonderful woman.

sarah boesch

February 27, 2013

We will always remember Marys curious mind and Fun Spirit.
Bob Perry and family

February 26, 2013

I know Mary from the Y. She was always sweet and friendly and always had a smile on her face! My prayers to her family.

February 26, 2013

I love you, Grandma. I know you are at peace within the stars.

Jackie

February 26, 2013

Miss Mary, thank you for welcoming me into your family. I love you.

Annette Thomson

February 23, 2013

Grandma you will be forever loved and always in our hearts. We love and miss you very much.

Stephanie

February 23, 2013

Sympathy to the family. Mary was my friend from the Y. Please take good care of her cat.

February 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 23, 2013

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