Beatrice M. Thayer, 98, of Newington, wife of the late L. Reginald "Reg" Thayer, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Hartford Hospital. She was born January 9, 1907 in Hampton, the daughter of William and Mabel (Waite) Pearl and had lived in Newington most of her life. She was employed for many years as secretary to the principal of Newington High School. Mrs. Thayer was a life member of the Little River Grange. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Robert Hoyt of Glastonbury, a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sonja Thayer of Holiday Island, AR, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Marilyn Roberts. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the Hampton Congregational Church. Burial will follow in the North Cemetery, Hampton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hampton Congregational Church, Main St. Hampton, CT 06247. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic is in charge of arrangements. Please visit
www.potterfh.com
for online memorial guestbook.