Mary Ellen (Andrews) Thorndike, 74, of Rockland formerly of Whitman and Carver, passed away on Tuesday August 6th at home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late James O. Thorndike, Jr.
Mary was born in Boston, daughter of the late George Taylor Andrews and Lillian Elizabeth (Farrell) Andrews. She grew up in Hanover and was a graduate of Hanover High, Class of 1958. Mary was a resident of Whitman for many years and in 1998 she moved to Rockland.
She was a communicant of the Holy Ghost Church in Whitman, and a former board member of her condo association in Rockland. She also worked for the family business, Thorndike Corporation in East Bridgewater for many years.
Mary enjoyed trips to Maine and traveling. She also enjoyed being with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, James O. Thorndike, III and his wife Jeannne of Whitman, Kelly Lee Thorndike of Rockland, 2 granddaughters, Julia Elizabeth Thorndike Root and Mikayla Sampson, her brothers Jack Andrews of NV and George Taylor Andrews of Plymouth.
Her funeral services will be held on Friday August 9th at 10:15AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 @ the Rotary Circle) Whitman, followed by her funeral mass at 11:00AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Her visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00-8:00PM.
Donations may be made in her name to the charity of one’s choice.