John Thurston, an Attorney and long-time resident of Marshfield, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Joan Thurston and dear father of Elizabeth Wyatt and her husband Paul of Marshfield.  John leaves his sisters in-law Justine Thurston of Hingham and Donna Carson of CT, brothers in-law Joseph Clancy of Cohasset and Feng Zhou of CT, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by siblings Richard Thurston, Susan Clancy, and Joan Donovan.

John was a beloved husband and father and was a man of many interests. He achieved a 6th degree blackbelt in Uechi-Ryu Karate, and taught classes for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, skiing, and hunting. He was interested in anything that would bring him out into the woods, waters and wilds of New England.

John was also a passionate student of history. His workspaces were decorated with the many books, historical artifacts and curiosities he had gathered over his long life. There was nothing he loved more than an audience for his latest historical revelation. As a father, teacher and family man, he will be sorely missed.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street (Rte. 139) Marshfield. Funeral procession from the funeral home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. Christine's Church, 1295 Main Street, Marshfield.  Burial will be in the Couch Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston MA 02284-9168.

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