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Katherine Thyne Obituary
Devoted Mother, Dedicated Police Officer, U.S. Navy Veteran
Officer Katherine "Katie" Mary Thyne, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of Hudson, New Hampshire, died January 23, 2020, from injuries sustained in the line of duty while serving with the Newport News Police Department. She was 24 years old.
Born in Lowell, MA, June 9, 1995, she was the daughter of Tracy (Leclair) (Thyne) Maher of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and the late Joseph J. Thyne.
She received her early education in the Dracut school system, and graduated from Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH, with the Class of 2013. During her high school years, Katie was a member of the ROTC, and a gifted athlete playing both softball and basketball.
Katie enlisted the United States Navy right after high school, and served for five years before entering the Navy Reserves in 2018. She was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. While in the Navy, she met her former wife Whitlee, and together they became the parents of a beautiful baby girl, Raegan Grace.
Becoming a police officer was always in Katie's plan. Accepted at the Police Academy in January of 2019, she realized her dream when, upon her graduation in June of 2019, she was assigned to the South Precinct of the Newport News Virginia Police Department as a patrol officer. Well-liked and respected by even the most senior officers, Katie felt right at home and was deeply proud to be part of her police family.
She recently spent much of her free time laughing, loving, and exploring her way around Virginia with her daughter Raegan, and fiancé Brittany Lewis. Katie always enjoyed a good road trip to surprise family with a visit, dragging her mom all over to see concerts and shows, playing basketball with her dad, and cribbage with her grandmothers.
Katie's warm heart, never ending compassion, and contagious smile inspired everyone around her. She had a quick wit and a great sense of fun and adventure. Her life, while much too short, was a life of service, a life of passion for her community, and most of all, a life of love for family and friends - especially the light of her life, Raegan.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two year old daughter, Raegan Grace Thyne; three brothers, Timothy J. Thyne and his wife Heather of Nashua, NH, Jonathan J. Thyne of Phoenix, AZ, and Braedyn C. Thyne of Nashua, NH; her fiancé, Brittany Lewis of Newport News VA, her stepfather, Gary Maher of Port St. Lucie, Florida, her grandparents, Robert and Brenda Leclair of Port St. Lucie, FL, and John "Jack" J. Thyne and Maureen A. Gilroy, both of Lowell, and her former wife, Whitlee Thyne of Hampton, VA.
THYNE - Friends are invited to celebrate Katie's life and legacy on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, from 3 to 8 PM. Her Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church at 11:00 AM. All are asked to kindly meet at Church. Interment with full military and police funeral honors to follow in Lowell Cemetery, 77 Knapp Avenue, Lowell. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in support of her daughter Raegan to the Officer Thyne Memorial Fund, Newport News Police Foundation, P.O. Box 120496, Newport News, VA 23612 (www.nnpolicefoundation.org/officerthyne). Arrangements in the care of the MORSE-BAYLISS Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell. Funeral Director, Frederick W. Healy. Please visit Katie's Life Tribute at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.
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Carson Loveless
August 22, 2024
Condolences to her family
Anna
December 9, 2021
Thank you for your service and dedication to serving and protecting our country/ community the mark you left in just 24 years will never be forgotten you brought so much joy and love to everyone you came in contact with , touched so many lives in so many ways it breaks my heart that your life was tragically taken , and now your daughter is without her mother at just a young age and your partner left without her wife your memory will live on amd your daughter will know the kind of loving caring , respectful kind of person you were and how you were loved by so many thank you for your service
Anna (Va)
December 9, 2021
My condolences to her daughter fiancé and family and all those who loved her and knew her she was a bright light , always smiling and she loved serving her community it is very heartbreaking and unfortunate that her life was cut short and tragically taken from this world too soon she was so young and had her entire life ahead of her , she loved serving and protecting everyone even people she did not know she loved life and never let anything bring her down , the world needs more people like Katie her legacy will live on and she will be honored (Remembered) for years to come and I pray that her family gets justice for what has happened to her and they finally get closure rest easy Katie you are deeply missed fly high sweet one
Cassandra Shay
March 5, 2020
katie was a very good police officer i have got to meet her once she always had a smile on her face its so sad to beleive she is gone may she RIP
Cassandra Shay
March 5, 2020
she was a very good police officer she sure will be missed i have meet katie she also had a smile on her face may she RIP
Sandra Hough
February 5, 2020
Deepest condolences for your loss. Officer Katie will never be forgotten. From one veteran to another, thank you for your service, Katie. God Bless you and rest in peace. We have the watch.
Larry Ryan
February 3, 2020
It was an honor to be part of your Memorial Service. The mark you've left on the world in those 24 years is huge. Hearing from your Family, Friend's & Co-Workers the love they all felt is huge. This is how all of our lives are measured. 3 of my uncles were police officers & my family also has a history with the military. We all have a great deal of respect for your service. The readings & memories were a wonderful tribute as well. You'll always be by your family's side.
Anonymous
February 2, 2020
Thank you for your service and dedication to our country and community. Rest in Peace.
Chickie & Leo Hebert
February 2, 2020
Mere Words could never express Our Sorrow for this Family~May God Bless You All and Pray You all Feel the Love You have from All Your Friends!!! XOXO ~ RIP Katie~You will never be forgotten!!
Paula Tardiff
February 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family always.
Jenn C
February 1, 2020
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Rest peacefully Officer Thyne.
Joyce Conlin
February 1, 2020
May you rest in peace. I didn't know you but god has a beautiful angel coming to him.
Rest peacefully and thank you for your service in all you have done.
Peace Be With You
Luke Lesnewski
February 1, 2020
I am a veteran and I am so sorry for the loss of all those whom she was blessed to know. May all the beautiful memories ease your sorrow...May Heavenly Blessings lift you in your healing. God Bless You All..
Sincerely,
Luke Lesnewski
joeann magee
January 31, 2020
so sorry loss of your granddaughter rip from the magee family
January 31, 2020
Officer Thyne was an amazing young woman. Her death still haunts me. Her family and the Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP.
Janet Millard, Newport News
January 31, 2020
thanks for keeping us safe in the Newport news police department she will be missed a lot god bless you in heaven amen
Joe Gauldin
January 31, 2020
Thank You for your service to not just the City of Newport News, but to the country. May you rest in peace and know that you were a shining light for our city. God Bless You, and Prayers for the NNPD and Family.
Sara McHale
January 30, 2020
My condolences and prayers go out to everyone who knew Katie. May she rest in peace and never be forgotten.
January 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
So sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ed, Kathie(Durkin) & Karah Chaisson
January 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tracie Bownes
January 30, 2020
I didn't know officer Thyne she seemed like a very nice sweet person caring understanding.she will be truly missed by everyone be who loved her she is in God's hands and Jesus is walking beside you in heaven.you are looking down from heaven smiling Jesus is walking next to you.rest in peace god is watching over you. Jesus is protecting you in heaven .
January 30, 2020
Heavy hearts in Reading, Ma
Lori DeSantis
January 30, 2020
I didn't know Katie. I actually saw the what happened on Facebook. I'm so sorry this happened to her. Sending love and prayers to her family and friends
Curtis Rowe
January 30, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family especially to Brittany Lewis god bless her! Rip Katie Curtis Rowe
Townebank
January 30, 2020
To Miss Katie
May you rest in God's arms at peace.
To the family
May you have a peace knowing this young lady was a giving, caring person. Only someone who had love and compassion for mankind would serve in our military and then serve in law enforcement. She must have had awesome examples to show her that service is the ultimate sacrifice. I only hope her daughter will continue to learn of her mom and her greatness.
God bless
Debi Dowdy
January 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
Katie was a light that shined in whatever she did.
May God Bless You and keep you in your time of need.
She will be missed.
Much love at this difficult time.
Brenda Machia
January 30, 2020
RIP Office Katie Thyne. Thank you for your service. Prayers and condolences to your family both Blue and Blood
Thomas Sperounis
January 29, 2020
Did not know you personally but you were truly a great American.Thank you for your service!
January 29, 2020
Thanks for all of your hArd work and dedication to keep all safe rip
Jean Willis
January 29, 2020
Although I didn't know you, I hope you RIP. Sail the high seas, and fly high... Prayers going out to your family and friends. NN lost a great person. Your smile says it all. And you were loved my many. Bless your little Angel that you leave behind. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
John & Maria (Alexion) Economou
January 29, 2020
Dear Families & Friends of Katie~~
Our sincere sympathy on the passing away of your beloved "Katie"..She was a beautiful young lady who leaves a legacy as an outstanding National hero protecting our country in so many ways.. May she rest in our Lord's heavenly kingdom where there is no pain, suffering nor sorrow but life everlasting.. May her memory be eternal and may our Lord grant you peace, consolation and love especially during this difficult time..
With heartfelt and deepest condolences always..
D JOHNSON
January 29, 2020
OFFICER THYNE. AND FAMILY..THANK U FOR CHOOSEING.THE CITY .OF NEWPORT.NEWS. VIRGINIA ..AND IT'S CITIZENS.TO PROTECT. YOU GAVE US ALL.YOU HAD.. MAY YOU .CONTUINE TO. REST IN HEAVEN.ALWAYS.SLEEPING IN PEACE.. GOD HAS WRAPPED HIS LOVEING .ARMS . AROUND.YOUR BEAUTIFUL.. DAUGHTER..TO THE FAMILY.I WILL COTUINUE TO LIFT YOU.UP IN.PRAYER
January 29, 2020
I AM SO SORRY FOR OFFICER THYNE'S DEATH. NEWPORT PORT NEWS'S OFFICERS ARE ALL SO NICE.
FROM, NEWPORT NEWS RESIDENT PAMELA SODEMANN
A Byrd
January 29, 2020
Katie thank you for your service. We've lost a true hero! Love and
prayers to your family.
Earl Murphy
January 29, 2020
Thank you Katie for walking the thin blue line for us. You were a hero and we will never forget you.
Vicki Martin
January 28, 2020
Thank you for your service...RIP
Nikki Lyell
January 28, 2020
Thank you for your service and caring about our city. You will be missed dearly by so many.
John S
January 28, 2020
Rest In Peace Sailor.
Lisandra F
January 28, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Although I did not know you personally, I wanted to take this moment to say thank you for your service to our country.
To Katherine's family, I am very sorry for your loss, my sincere heartfelt sympathies.
Darlene Raiford
January 28, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful soul. I will miss her so much but never, ever forget her. I am so glad I got to meet the family at Rae's first birthday party. My heart hurts for you and I am sending you prayers to help you get through this. I wish I could be there to hug you all but I will be here at her memorial in Virginia. She might have been here on this earth for a short time but she touched a lot of lives and made life better. RIP my friend Katie. We love you.
January 28, 2020
The men and women of the Marion Police Brotherhood thank Officer Thyne for her service. We offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Marion Police Brotherhood
Marion, MA
RAYMOND BOWLES
January 28, 2020
So sorry to hear of your Granddaughter passing. Life is difficult enough without losing a loved child. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Ray Bowles
Susan
January 28, 2020
Thank you for your service, Katherine.
RIP and watch over your daughter.
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