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Thursa Merritt Obituary

Lifelong Norwalk Resident Thursa June Merritt, age 72, a lifelong resident of Shorefront Park, Norwalk, died suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2016 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary-Alice (Barnum) Merritt, she was a graduate of Brien McMahon HS and Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO. She found fulfillment with her family and her career with the Greater Fairfield County CMLS. She is survived by her sisters: Phyllis Kelleher and her husband Bob, of Woodbury and Starr Moore of Pensacola, FL, 2 nieces; Holly Oliver and her husband Ian of Wash. DC, and Katie Moore of Tallahassee, FL. She was predeceased by her nephew, Robert Kelleher. Her family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 22 from 4 – 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave, Norwalk. Funeral Services officiated by the Reverend Canon Patricia Coller will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2 Emerson St, East Norwalk, with entombment to follow at Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: P.A.W.S., 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851. For info or online guestbook, please go to: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Hour from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2016.

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January 20, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a member of the CMLS and always appreciated Thursa's assistance. She was very patient, personable, & skilled at her job. I remember her being very generous with her time and help. Please accept my condolences.

Elizabeth Kamar

January 20, 2016

Thursa a very lovely person, very knowledgeable and understanding. May her soul RIP.

Judy Szablak

January 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I am a member of the GFC-CMLS, and spoke with Thursa many times. I was always happy when I heard her voice on the other end of the line when I needed assistance. She was a lovely person, always extremely helpful, and I am glad I made a point of meeting her when I did. Rest in peace, Thursa.

Richard Ambrose

January 18, 2016

So very sorry for your loss.

R Mitchell

January 18, 2016

Our deepest condolences goes out the family.

Michael Shaffer

January 18, 2016

I grew up on Quintard and SFP with her and her sisters -- sorry to see her pass so soon

Patty Przybisiki Lovas

January 17, 2016

My Prayers for Thursa's family
I grew up on Quintard Avenue and we went to Ms. Canfields dance studio on Wall Street together. She was a sweet kid.

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