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Gary Thrush Obituary

Gary W. Thrush, 56, of Providence Rd. died Sat. July 19 after being stricken ill at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Janet (Burdick) Thrush of South Grafton; two sons, Beau Thrush of South Grafton and Dennis Thrush of Northbridge; two grandchildren, Carly Marie and Aden Thrush of Northbridge; two brothers, Dennis Thrush of Worcester and Richard Thrush of N.Y; his stepfather, William Lamae of Oxford. He is predeceased by his sister Kathleen Thrush.

Born on March 5, 1952, in Winchendon, MA the son of the late Marion Edna (Frazier) Lamae and lived in Lawrenceville, GA for many years before moving to Northbridge in 1999. Mr. Thrush worked at the Potpourri Group in Whitinsville for several years. He enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar and harp.

His memorial funeral service will be held on Wed. Aug. 6 at Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., Whitinsville, MA, with a calling hour from 6 to 7 p.m. with a service at 6:30 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 31, 2008.

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August 6, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.

August 1, 2008

Beau & Dennis,I am very sorry for the passing of your father.I will be thinking of you both.Love, your Aunt Jennifer

Trish Bentley

July 31, 2008

You will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and and your family.

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