Ellen Thurston, who was known and admired by all of Hudson, died on January 5. A memorial celebration of her life is being planned for Saturday, May 9, at Hudson Hall.
What many readers may not know is that her great niece, Jennifer Thurston, who moved to Hudson six years ago to care for Ellen, died just twelve days after Ellen's passing. Ellen was 94. Jennifer was 55. In her devotion and determination to care for Ellen, Jennifer ignored her own health, with tragic consequences.
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Jennifer left Colorado, a place she loved, to spend the last six years of her life in Hudson, a place she didn't particularly care for, to ensure that Ellen's waning years were the best they could be. Although she lived among us for six years, few of us knew her very well. For that reason, as a tribute to this exceptional woman and her extraordinary act of love, I share the link to her obituary, which appeared in the Telluride Times: "Jennifer Erin Thurston."
Thanks Carole. Jennifer was a saint and a superstar.
ReplyDeleteJennifer was a sweetheart. She worked hard to get Ellen around to various events that had meaning to her and her friends. She had hopes to get back to traveling in her van. She's on a new journey now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole, for paying tribute to Jennifer. As Peter said, she was a saint, and a godsend to Ellen and all who knew her. May they both rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to Jennifer. I really miss her.
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