Gale Thurston Obituary
Gale was an employee and active member of the East Greenwich Veterans Fireman's Association for 25 years and a member of the Warwick Tri-City Elks and William Shields American Legion Post. Gale Loved spending time with her family and was blessed with many best friends. Throughout her life, Gale was very fortunate to visit many beautiful places around the world.
Alongside her husband, she is survived by her stepdaughter, Sarah Jaswell (Nick) of Coventry, her siblings, Karon Taliercio and Bruce Conti (Debra), two grandchildren, Zack and John and her loves, her five nieces and a nephew, Kayla, Madison, Melissa, Colleen, Julia and Ben and one grandnephew.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Gale's life on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 9:00AM to 11:30AM concluding with a Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gale's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are greatly appreciated.
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Arthur Clark
January 2, 2026
RIP Gale !
A friend from Park View and CHSE 1972 !
God Bless !
Arthur Clark
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R Marie conti auntie
December 27, 2025
Auntie love you forever and ever. You will be sadly missed. My condolences to Charlie Karen, Bruce, all the nieces and nephew and the new baby.
Marianne Klaczynski
December 27, 2025
Dear Charlie & family, Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful Gale. May your wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Marianne & Dennis
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