Thyra N. Andrews (Thornberg), age 93, of Weymouth passed away on July 12, 2017 with her family by her side. Thyra was born in Sweden and, after moving to the U.S. when she was four, was raised in Quincy and Weymouth. She married her husband, Warren, when he returned from his service in the Navy during WWII. Thyra and Warren settled in S. Weymouth where they raised their family. Thyra worked for many years as an Executive Assistant for Curtis Enterprises in Weymouth. She enjoyed reading and knitting but her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren.
Thyra was predeceased by her beloved husband Warren A. Andrews and her son Robert W. Andrews. She is survived by her loving children Richard P. Andrews and his wife Patti of Weymouth, David N. Andrews and his wife Susan of Hanson, her daughter-in-law Karen Andrews, and her daughter-in-law Karen Andrews of Weymouth, her cherished grandchildren Michael, Jeffrey, Lindsay, Jennifer, Ashley, Brittany, and Caitlin, and her three great grandchildren. Thyra is also survived by her sister Karin Anderson of NY.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the Graveside service for Thyra on Friday July 21, 2017 at 10AM in the Blue Hill Cemetery located in Braintree, MA. If you wish to join the family at the graveside service please meet at the Cemetery office located at 700 West St. Braintree, MA at 9:45am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Old Colony Hospice at 321 Manley St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Funeral arrangements for Thyra are in the care of C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home located in Weymouth, MA. To leave a message for the family please visit www.CCShepherd.com or call 781-337-0050.