Laurie Thorton of Nantucket, MA entered into eternal life peacefully on April 2, 2022 in her home in Nantucket. She was 64 years of age.
Laurie was born in Denver, CO, on June 9, 1957, a daughter of the late Inge E. Thornton and Thomas P. Thornton. She grew up on Long Island, NY, where she was educated in the Centereach Public School system and graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her degree on May, 1979.
After her College years, Laurie began her professional career in the retail marketing industry and worked over a decade at Filene’s as a General Manager. Thereafter Laurie moved on to Bloomingdale’s where she spent over 15 years as the General Manager of the “flagship” Chestnut Hill store.
Laurie retired from Bloomingdale’s in 2015.
Laurie is survived by her sister, Kelly White, brother-in-law Billy White, niece, Erika White and nephew, Max White and chose to devote her treasured time to those special and lifelong, devoted and loving dear friends and “team members” at Bloomingdale’s and Filene’s.
Laurie savored her retirement years in a variety of ways including hiking, bike riding, operating an island jeep touring business and sharing the specialness of the Nantucket summer weather and sandy beaches and resort living style with her sister, Kelly, niece Erika, nephew Max, and her other close friends who would often visit and enjoy the “island life” with her.
Laurie’s community service involved a long association with the Flying Kites Organization, of Dorchester, Ma., whereby she helped raise funds for the transformation of primary education in Kenya by upskilling teachers, supporting schools, and investing in girls.
The Family knows you will join them in fondly remembering Laurie and know her clients and friends will remember her for her dedicated admiration and commitment to the Flying Kites Organization and Bloomingdale’s.
Please keep Laurie, her friends, family, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.
A private celebration of her life will be held by her family and friends in Barnstable on Cape Cod, Massachusetts on June 26, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Laurie’s name to the Flying Kites.