Thelma Masten, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10th at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Thelma grew up in Poughkeepsie and married Richard Masten in 1954. Richard predeceased her in 1980. Thelma and "Dick" built two houses in Hyde Park and settled in East Park.

After Dick passed, Thelma worked at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center until her retirement. Thelma then moved to Shallotte, NC, where she lived for 25 years. She loved her home down south with her dog pumpkin and loved spending time with her neighbors.

Thelma was an avid knitter, she knitted hats and mittens for the Dorothy E. Albertson Foundation, and the Salisbury Rescue Squad.

She also knitted blankets for various hospital cancer wards, including Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital, and Bernard & Millie Duncan Childrens Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

Thelma spent the last four years with Dona and Pat, enjoying the country life, where she loved watching out the front window to see what wild critter was going to walk by.

Thelma enjoyed fishing with Dick, and spent many weekends on Lake Champlain, She always enjoyed a good fresh fish dinner.

Thelma is survived by her two children, Dona Murray and husband Patric, Scott Masten and wife Kathleen: four grandchildren, Kristin Quiel and partner Raul Delgado, Nolan Masten, Connor Masten and wife Kelly, Hannah Anile and husband Joe.

She is also survived by seven great grandchildren: nieces, Diane Dunphy and Linda Ferrano, and very dear southern friends Jill and Sonny Whitaker.

The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Columbia County for their support.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place.

Calling hours will be from 10AM to 12 noon on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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