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C. Coats Obituary
He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1959, and from UConn in 1961. He was brought up on the Coats Farm in North Stonington and went on to work for the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection in parks and forests.
Thurlow leaves two brothers and their families, Allen and Joan in Stewartstown, N.H. and Gordon and Linda in North Stonington. He also leaves sons and families, Steven and Lisa Sawyer and Bruce and Beverly Sawyer; and three grandchildren and their families, Dan and Jessica Sawyer, Kaitlyn and Dave Vacchina and Heather and Taylor Theriault. He also enjoyed his five great-grandchildren, Cody, Cole, Adalyn, Molly and Luca.
Thurlow was active in the community with his church, the fire company, the grange, and the North Stonington Fair. In his retirement, he was involved in the Town Cemetery Committee and got satisfaction in clearing out old cemeteries.
There will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at The Road Church, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, PO Box 96024, Washington, D.C. 20090-6024 in memory of Thurlow. For online condolences, please visit www.buckler-johnston.com.
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Fran Brown Allard
March 12, 2024
Mary I just found out about Thurlows passing. He was a great guy, I knew he could always put a smile on my face. (Especially during choir rehearsals)... I have thought of you both often over the years, so sorry again to hear of this news. I hope you are doing well. Prayers to you and your family.
Bob Maietta
March 1, 2024
I was blessed to meet Thurlow in 2005 when he was walking his dog by my house. I loved talking with him about the Patchaug State Forest, deer and turkey hunting in Connecticut and any other subject that came up. He was a gentle soul and I always felt better after having an encounter with him.
I´d missed that over the last couple of years and I´m sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless You Thurlow, Happy trails and my deepest sympathy Meri.
Jon Bayer
January 17, 2024
My Deepest Sympathy to the family of Thurlow. We attended school together and spent time working on the Coats farm and enjoying coffee and pie at Dew Drop Inn. He was an empathetic human being and many are better for having known him. May he R.I.P.
Ronnie Whitcomb
January 9, 2024
My condolences to the Coats family. I am a graduate of Wheeler and knew the family and Thurlow.
Patricia Anderson
January 9, 2024
Thurlow was a kind & gentle man who always has a smile & a story to share. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Our sincere condolences
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Brian and Pamela Rathbun
January 8, 2024
Our sincere sympathy to the Coats Family. Thurlow was always a pleasure to chat with and we are sure he will be greatly missed.
Ed and Cathy Hill
January 8, 2024
Dear Mary, Ed and I are so very sorry for your loss, he was a great guy.
Nancy Weissmuler
January 7, 2024
Thurlow was Master of our Grange in the 70's, he was our Santa for years, he sang with our trio and quartet and no Christmas party was complete without his wonderful rendition of White Christmas. He will be sadly missed.
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