Ronald Leslie Thurston

ARUNDEL -- Ronald Leslie Thurston, 68, of Curtis Road, passed away on Feb. 26, 2011 in Lewiston, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Rumford on Feb. 15, 1943, a son of the late Arthur “Stub” and Mary (Glover) Thurston.

He graduated from Stephens Memorial High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Ronald worked for Langford and Low Construction, Nest and Son, and Winding Brook Turf Co. He enjoyed hunting, harness racing, snowmobiling, and four wheeling.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Davis) Thurston; steptson, Rodney Walker and his wife, Stacie and grandson Nick of Waterboro; stepdaughter, Suzanne Bryant and granddaughter, Tamara Walker of Arundel; brothers, Ralph Thurston of Rumford and Mark Thurston of Andover.

Ron is predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Rex Thurston; and a sister, Karen Thurston.

Services will be held privately at a later date.

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Ronald Leslie Thurston