ROXBURY — Mrs. Marion L. “Gram” Thurston, 97, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, at her residence.

Born in Newry on Dec. 14, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Searle) Learned. She was a graduate of Stephens High School with the class of 1932.

She was married in Rumford on Oct. 12, 1932, to the late Leroy E. Thurston, who died in Lewiston on April 28, 1991.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen Hodsdon and companion, Larry Drapeau, of Roxbury; her extended family; and her cats, Pumpkin and Spice Girl.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy; a brother, George Learned; a sister, Eleanor Pugliese; and a son in law, Doug Hodsdon.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.meaderandson.com.