Obituary of Marie Thorstensen

Marie C. (Corbett) Thorstensen, a resident of Burlington for over 50 years, passed away at the Woburn Nursing Center on Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009. The wife of Roy H. she was 83 years old. Marie was born in Boston. She was one of eight children born to the late James and Matilda Corbett. She was raised and educated in Woburn. Prior to her marriage she worked at Shawmut Bank. After her marriage she dedicated her life to her husband, children and eventually her grandchildren. Marie worked at the Town Hall in Burlington. She enjoyed ceramics and was an avid bird watcher. Marie loved the ocean. She and her husband Roy owned a 47 ft. sailboat and enjoyed sailing at such places as Gloucester and the Cape. Marie will be lovingly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and many friends. Marie is the beloved wife of Roy H. She is the loving mother of Lynn Harrington & her husband James Jr. of Denmark, ME and Eric & his wife Christine of Billerica. Marie is the sister of Helen McAllister, Alice Hawley, Carolyn Procoppio all of Woburn, Sarah Downes of NH, Lillian Donovan of VA, Francis Corbett of ME and the late James Corbett. She is the grandmother of Lauren Prince, Kara Thorstensen, Steven and Patrick Harrington. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Friday, August 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Followed by Funeral Services at 8:30 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials in Marie’s name may be made to Woburn Nursing Center, Residence Council, 18 Francis St., Woburn, MA 01801.