Catherine S. "Kerry" Thrasher

TOWNSEND & YORK, Maine – Catherine S. “Kerry” (Shea) Thrasher, 79, passed away on May 29, 2023 at her home in York, Maine surrounded by family following a brave fight against cancer. Kerry was born June 16, 1943 in Fitchburg to the late John and Elizabeth (Hannifan) Shea and grew up in Fitchburg. She was a graduate of St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg and received her Bachelor’s Degree and several Masters Degrees from Fitchburg State College. Kerry and her husband, Frederick S. Thrasher, lived in Townsend, where they raised their two children. Kerry taught for many years at Spaulding Elementary School and later was the principal of the Squannacook Elementary School. Kerry and Fred enjoyed traveling together. They spent 8 weeks driving across the country exploring the United States with their children and enjoyed visiting such places as Ireland, England, China, France, Italy, Spain, Bermuda, and Hawaii. Later in life Kerry and Fred purchased a home in York, Maine and walks along the beach quickly became a passion and priority for Kerry that almost rivaled her love of reading. In addition to her beach time, Kerry served on the Board of Directors of the Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc. and volunteered at the York Public Library. Kerry also served on the Board of Registrar of Voters in Townsend serving on the election front lines, even during the pandemic, to make sure our democracy continues to function. Kerry was renowned for her fondness for making sure no one ever went hungry or for want of something to drink. And her grandchildren always looked forward to the holidays where they got to spend time with their Nana and enjoying her cooking. Kerry is survived by her husband of 59 years Frederick S. Thrasher, her son John C. Thrasher and his wife, Susan, of Pawlet, Vermont: her daughter, Mary Catherine “Katie” Desrochers and her husband, Raymond, of Land O Lakes, Florida and her grandchildren Alicia Desrochers, Breanna Desrochers, Catherine Thrasher and Jack Thrasher. In addition to her parents Kerry was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Dupre of Fitchburg and her niece Deborah Southcotte of Lancaster. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. John’s Church, 1 School Street, Townsend. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Townsend. Kerry’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours 4-7 PM Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, (Rte 119) Townsend Center. To leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com, In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Townsend Library Endowment Fund or the York Public Library.

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Catherine S. "Kerry" Thrasher

June 16, 1943 - May 29, 2023