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Margaret Thorpe Obituary

Beloved Wife Mother, Grandmother Passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2010. Survived by her husband David; son Brian (Shannon), grandchildren Gavin, Ian, Clay and Ryleigh; son Brad (Whitney), grandsons Will and Orrin; and daughter Breann (J.C. Barber) Thorpe. Also survived by her parents Angelo Tuccitto, Aurora Tuccitto; brothers Louie, Jerry, Jim, John; and many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Preceded in death by her aunt Maggie. Funeral service 10:00 am Saturday, March 6, 2010, at CROSSROADS CHURCH 5900 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury. Visitation 4:00 until 8:00 PM Friday at KOK FUNERAL HOME 7676 80th St. Cottage Grove, MN and 9-10 AM Saturday at the church. Private Interment. 651-459-2875

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 3, 2010.

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Vicky Henderson

March 26, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the all too short pleasure of knowing Maggie as a coworker at Bath and Body Works. My husband and I are brand new to the area and Maggie extended a wonderful welcome and hand of friendship to me at a time when I was struggling to adjust here. I will always remember her fondly as the first friend I made here. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicky Henderson

March 18, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,
We are filled with sadness about learning about the loss of Maggie. She was a radiant ray of sunshine. My mom brother and I just ran into around Christmas at Bath & Body after not seeing her for years. She was so happy and full of hugs! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this great time of need.
Amber Skorczewski St Paul
Nate Skorcewski St Paul
Tom & MaryBeth Fierst STillwater

Lisa Winger

March 13, 2010

Dear Thorpe family, I was so saddened to hear of Maggies passing. I remember her from the Little Miss Woodbury and Footlights Dance Studio days. She was such a positive person and always had a smile for everyone. Our prayers are with your family. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.

Rita Anderson

March 10, 2010

Breann,
I am heartbroken to hear about your Mom.As I'm sure you heard Caitlin and I ran into her at the nail salon in mid January. She was so excited about your wedding and all of her grandchildren. Cait is out of the country and I was out of town until yesterday. I am sorry I missed the chance to honor her.
My prayers are with your family.
Rita Anderson

Pamela Hickman

March 9, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,

I am sorry very sorry for your loss. I had the joy of working with Maggie at bath and body works and she was is still will be full of life by all of us remembering Maggie.

Rob Mallo

March 8, 2010

To the Thorpe Family,

words can not express how sadden we are at Bath and Body Works.. Everyone there loved Maggie's presence. We will miss her always greeting customers at the door, and at the holiday sales. I and behalf of Bath and Body Works Staff of Woodbury, want to thank god for letting us get to know maggie for such the short time. We loved every minute with her.. Maggie was like another mom to all of us.

WE LOVE MAGGIE AND MISS HER.. our hearts will always treasure her memory forever and ever.

MISS YOU MAGGIE.

-ROB
and Bath and Body Works Staff

Jessie Schuppe

March 8, 2010

My heart is heavy just learning about the loss of Maggie. She was a ray of sunshine here on the 7th floor at Thrivent. My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.

Vicki Haase Evers

March 5, 2010

Thorpe and Tuccitto families
Altho I didn't go to school with Maggie, I was only a year ahead of her. My sister went to school with Maggie. I ran into her a few years ago at a craft store and we had a very nice visit. My heart goes out to the families.
Vicki Haase Evers
Oakdale MN

Olivia Baxter

March 5, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of you're mother. I remember christmas caroling last year and me and my friend sang to her and she said "In all my years living in Woodbury, not once have I heard christmas carolers" and she gave us cookies :) I thought she was a very sweet lady :)

Leah Gross

March 5, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. We were honored to know Maggie when Breann and Leah were in Little Miss Woodbury together. She is remembered as one of the most kind and gentle people we've ever met. We are thankful to have known her, and deeply saddened for your loss. We will greive with you.

Deepest Sympathies,
Lynn Clover and Leah (Clover) Gross

Robin Goossens

March 5, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,
I was saddened by the tragic news of Maggie’s passing. I worked with her at Assurant and I remember her being this spunky little lady that always had a smile on her face.

I also had the opportunity to have a mentor/mentee relationship with Maggie and I value the "I-know-you-can-do-it’ approach that she would always use with me. Her enthusiasm and encouraging words will never be forgotten!

Maggie was very passionate about her family and always so proud of all of you! My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort!

March 5, 2010

I had the honor of sitting next to and working with Maggie my first year with Thrivent. She was a sweetheart and made me feel like an old friend from the first day. So welcoming and helpful. She adored and cherished her family. She is will be greatly missed. I am so thankful our paths crossed. May God bless you all and give you peace and comfort at this time.
My sincere sympathies,
Susan Platt

Vikki Rafel

March 5, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,
I was fortunate to know Maggie through Footlights Dance Studio where I had the pleasure of teaching dance to Breann's class. My heart is so saddened about the tragic news of Maggie's passing. Maggie will always be remembered for so many things, especially the happiness she spread to those around her. And I will never forget the Mambo #5 skirts she worked on for all the dancers. She unselfishly gave of her time and talents. I know Maggie's caring spirit will always be with us. Breann, remember that your friends and family are here to support you during this difficult time of loss. Countless times your mom expressed to me how proud she was of your dancing, Breann. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Denise & Dana Miller

March 4, 2010

Sweet Breann,
We are so very very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We remember how she would smile so brightly and her eyes would twinkle with every twirl and dance step you took through the years- so proud and so much love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dawn Bloom

March 4, 2010

Dear Thorpe Family,
Maggie and I were both secretaries and co-workers at Fortis Financial Group (which ultimately became Thrivent) probably 15 or 20 years ago. Though I wasn't part of Maggie's personal or social life, I remember how much we enjoyed each other's company at work. I, too, remember her beautiful smile and sparkling personality. My friend, also a former co-worker of Maggie's, told me of her passing, and it made me very sad. I will remember Maggie with fondness, and wish you all peace in this difficult time.

Ann Vogel

March 4, 2010

Dear Thorp Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Breann, I remember you as a little first grader at Royal Oaks and I still can see the love in your mother and father's eyes as we chatted about all of your successes. May you find peace!
Deepest sympathies.
Ann Vogel - First Grade Teacher (Woodbury, MN)

Scott & Diane Johnson

March 4, 2010

Dear Thorpe's , we are deeply saddened by the tragic news of Maggie passing away, she was such an important person to us and our family. Words cannot easily express our past feelings for this wonderful woman. Her loving care of our kids when they were at her day care gave us such peace of mind. We are truly blessed to have known her.

Sandie Freshner

March 4, 2010

Bee & JC ~ I can't tell you how sorry I am for all you're going through. Although I never got to know Maggie, her sparkle and vibrancy will always shine through you Bee. Please know that your extended family loves & cares about you both so much. We send our thoughts to you and our prayers to God. We love you, Mom & Sam

The Corey Family

March 4, 2010

To Brad, Whitney, Will, Orrin & Family,

Mike and I were saddened by the news of Maggie's passing. She is truly a beautiful person and we will always remember her for her smile and outgoing personality. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve' remember the good times and keep the Grandma Maggie memories alive for your boys.

Love,
Mike, Kristi and Kaylynn

Barb Seviola

March 4, 2010

Dear Dave, Brian, Brad, Breann and families

I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you all the strength and wisdom to get through this terrible time of mourning and may each day he encircle you with his healing touch and everlasting love.

Love, Barb Seviola
(Kim's Mom)

March 4, 2010

My sympathy to all of Maggie's family, I am so very sad to hear of your loss. Sincerely, Lyn Sandeen

March 4, 2010

Dear Thorpes' I am so sorry for your loss of Maggie. We sure go back a long way at Crossroads e.i Community Evang Covenant Church of C.G. Long name - and many long, thoughtful memories of watching Maggie with the musicals. May God hold each of you in His loving hands as you face the days ahead. love, Linda L

March 4, 2010

Dear Thorpe's~ I am so sorry to hear of Maggie's passing. I hope the support of your family and loved ones will help you through this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers. Colleen Suneson

Dean Clarke

March 4, 2010

Very sad to hear cousin Maggie leaving us,and so soon. Thoughts of prayers are with the Thorpe and Tuccitto family. God bless

Pat Whalen

March 4, 2010

Brian, Shannon, Gavin, Ian, Clay, Ryleigh, Dave, Brad (family) and Breann

We are so sorry for your loss..... mom, grandma and wife. Our hearts ache for all of you. Maggie was so jovial and loving to all.... The blessing you all have is the Awesome things she instilled in you here on earth..... love, joy and caring. Be strong and know so many, many people care about and love you...... God will be your strength during this very sad time.

If there is anything we can help with please reach out. Our hearts are with you all..........

Love, Mike Pat and Paige

Patti Caesar

March 4, 2010

Dearest Thorpes,
I am so very sorry about the loss of Maggie. It has really shaken me as well. Like so many have already said, Maggie had such a loving, vibrant spirit. She will never be forgotten. I remember so fondly working on ruffs for Mambo #5 at Footlights and how in the midst of a lot of pressure, Maggie was so upbeat and fun to be with. I am so sad for all of you and especially, I know, that Breann has also lost her best friend. I left my number on a phone message if you want to talk sometime. I am away and feel so badly that I am not there to attend any services but you all are in my prayers.

March 4, 2010

Dave and family... I am so sorry for you loss, I love you all and am here for you if you need anything. I will miss Maggie dearly as she was a truly beautiful woman, who touched my life in so many ways. Love - Krissi M.

Marc DePonty

March 4, 2010

David and Family~

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close to his heart during these difficult times.

Marc, Jodi, Jordan, Olivia, and Marleigh De'Ponty

Sarah Sweeney Ray

March 4, 2010

Maggie, you were such a loving daycare mom. Your positive impact has stretched out over years and countless people. You are already missed.

Sherri & John Nance

March 4, 2010

Dear Dave and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Maggie. She is the most compassionate and loving person we have ever met. She always greeted you with a big smile and a huge hug. Her face would light up whenever she talked about her family. She is so proud of all of you. The memories we have with Maggie we will cherish forever. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bettye & Dan Wolfe

March 3, 2010

We are so saddened to hear about Maggie. She will always be remembered as the warm, smiling, welcoming and loving lady that she was. Our prayers go out to your family for God to guide you through this time and hold you in His arms.

Lisa Elm

March 3, 2010

Maggie was a ray of light on a dark day. She had a kind spirit and easily brought smiles to the people she encountered. We did meals-on-wheels together years ago and she went beyond to make everyone's day a little brighter, always lending an ear. Her deep love for her children stands out in my mind.

Jeanette Borgerding

March 3, 2010

March 03, 2010

Dear David and family,

I worked with Maggie at Thrivent and felt as though I knew you all! Her office was adorned with pictures on her desk, her walls... her file cabinets. She also kept a mini-album in her purse to share those special new pics of the grand kids. She was a wonderful person...so caring and willing to give of herself to help others. The news of her passing on Monday shook us all. It still does not seem real that such a vibrant, loving, person with such a heart of gold would be taken from us so soon. I am proud to have called her my friend. You are all in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you all.

Ann Marie Youngman/Andert

March 3, 2010

Dave & Family,
You & Maggie touched so many young peoples lives throughout the years. Maggie had a way of bringing out the best in people. She touched my life as the two of you were great leaders for our "Senior High" Group at First Covenant Church. Maggie's bright smile will always be remembered.

The Gubbels

March 3, 2010

David, Breann and Family, I cannot tell you how deeply sorry I am to hear about Maggie. I had just seen her a few days ago, and told me about the new addition to your family, she was so proud and immediately took out pictures to share. Maggie will surely be missed by all who knew her....may we always remember the kindness and with which she lived her life.

March 3, 2010

David and family...

Please accept my heartfelt sorrow as you travel through this dark valley of death. I well remember the ministry we shared back in the mid 1980's during our time together at First Covenant-St. Paul.
May the hope of Christ be your source of comfort and healing.

In Him,
Chris Icenogle

March 3, 2010

We will always remember and love the smiles and hugs from Maggie. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother and she adored all of you. Maggie was a great Christian woman who lived out God's greatest commands to love others and to love God with her words and actions. We will always have fond memories of our times together and we will always miss her. She was an integral part of our lives through our church and small group. Dave and Maggie are and will always be some of our best friends! We love you Maggie!!
Mark and Sally McMahon

Maria Traynor

March 3, 2010

To The Thorpe family:
I was saddened to hear about Magie's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you during this most difficult time. I pray that you find happiness and joy in the memories you created while you were together and peace in the knowledge that she is now safe from harm.

God Bless,
Maria Traynor
Co-worker, Assurant

Cherie VanKirk

March 3, 2010

Bree,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Cherie, Jenny & Joe VanKirk

Connie Winters

March 3, 2010

Brian, Shannon, and family,

What sad news that such an angel has passed away. Maggie was a person who always made you feel like you were the most important person in a room full of people. She really listened to you and had such a heart for children!

Words cannot express how sorry I am, that she left this earth too soon for us. The only strength we find is in God, who must've really needed her! Find peace in Him, He loves you more than you'll ever know.

Rochelle Orsello

March 3, 2010

Little Maggie's family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. May you and your families find strength in God and each other.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Rochelle Aguirre Orsello (Mike&Cathy's daughter)

Rochelle Orsello

March 3, 2010

Little Maggie's family. How sad I was to hear about her death. Tears and heartfelt love to all of you. May you find strength in God and each other.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Love Cousin Rochelle (Aguirre) Orsello

Tim and Lauren Miller

March 3, 2010

Brad, Whitney and Family-

We're extremely sorry to hear about this. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet Hanson

March 3, 2010

I got to know Maggie when she worked at Thrivent. She was altogether decent, warm, loving, and full of fun. She was absolutely ga-ga over her family, too! Please accept my sincere sympathy for this tremendous loss.

March 3, 2010

I worked with Maggie at Assurant and left in 2005. Such great spirit and so loving. I know she was a wonderful mother/granmother...I knew her when Gavin was born-and oh the excitement she would share. Always so passionate about her family. So sad-you are all in my prayers. Joy Buettner (Cottage Grove, MN)

Dawn Benko

March 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Maggie at Thrivent, each day when I came in I knew her smiling face would light up my day. She adored her family and valued her friendships. Heaven has just received an angel.

Colleen,Rick Wobse

March 3, 2010

Brian,Shannon and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your mothers (inlaw) death. At 2 Tiomothy 3:1 The bible says we are living in critical times hard to deal with and at 1 Corinthians 15:26 states that death is an enemy..It is for sure...Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you two and your family.

Colleen and Rick Wobse

March 3, 2010

Brian,Shannon and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your mothers (inlaw) death. At 2 Tiomothy 3:1 The bible says we are living in critical times hard to deal with and at 1 Corinthians 15:26 states that death is an enemy..It is for sure...Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you two and your family.

Colleen and Rick Wobse

March 3, 2010

To Cousin Maggie's Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Although it had been a long time since I had seen and spoke with Maggie, each meeting was very memorable. Now that she is with Our Lord, Auntie Maggie and with all the Aguirre's who passed before her, it'll be a joyful meeting. God Bless and Peace Be With Your Families.

Cousin Patsy (Uncle Mike & Auntie Cathy's daughter)

Laurie Moffatt

March 3, 2010

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

I will always treasure my memories of Maggie; the lunches we shared, getting together to "craft" and chat... and our long phone calls to catch up. She will be missed.

Eric Petersen

March 3, 2010

Hello, all. I was really shocked when I got the call about this sad news. Maggie has always been so good to me over the years. She always had a smile and a hug for me whenever I saw her. She will be sorely missed, but there's no doubt in my mind that she's home with God now. Our sincere and heartfelt prayers go out to all of you and that God gives all of you peace.

Eric & Shannon Petersen

Patrick Hendrickson

March 3, 2010

David and Family:
May God strengthen and carry you through this trial.
Patrick and Kimberly w/our family

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