Waterbury Center, VT Dolores Thurston, 89, died on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home in Waterbury Center. She was born on September 4, 1931 in New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Perano) Hickory. On September 22, 1951 she married Sidney Thurston at the Waterbury Center Community Church. Mr. Thurston predeceased her on February 22, 2013 Together, she and her husband began Thurston Paint and Wallpaper Store in 1969. They later transitioned into selling carpet and flooring, changing the name to Thurston Floor Covering and Window Treatment Store. Survivors include her sons; Gary and his wife Sharon of Waterbury Center; Tyler and his wife Lori and their children Autumn, Brandi, and Dallas of Alabama; Kurt and his children, Eythan and Issac of Waterbury Center; and Kelley and his daughter, Lyndsey of Colorado; At her request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterbury Ambulance Service, 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury, VT 05677.