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Longtime Middletown businessman, humanitarian Thatcher dies

By  Kevin S. Aldridge

Updated 10:03 AM Friday, January 29, 2010  

MIDDLETOWN - Longtime businessman, entreprenuer and humanitarian Perry 
Thatcher died Thursday, Jan. 28, at his home in Middletown after a short 
battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his assistant Judy Bober. He was 
79. 

Bober said Thatcher "died peacefully" surrounded by his family at 
about 9:45 p.m. 

"They wanted to get him home and they did," Bober said. 

Thatcher was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late November and had been 
receiving treatments ever since. The disease reached a critical stage 
earlier this week, but even then, Bober said, Thatcher's spirit remained 
positive. 

"I know his soul was ready," Bober said. 

Sad day for Middletown...

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TudorBrown Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Aug 24 2009 Location: Highlands D. Status: Offline Points: 265	Post Options Post Reply Quote TudorBrown Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Longtime Middletown businessman, humanitarian That Posted: Jan 29 2010 at 10:17am
	Longtime Middletown businessman, humanitarian Thatcher dies By Kevin S. Aldridge Updated 10:03 AM Friday, January 29, 2010 MIDDLETOWN - Longtime businessman, entreprenuer and humanitarian Perry Thatcher died Thursday, Jan. 28, at his home in Middletown after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his assistant Judy Bober. He was 79. Bober said Thatcher "died peacefully" surrounded by his family at about 9:45 p.m. "They wanted to get him home and they did," Bober said. Thatcher was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late November and had been receiving treatments ever since. The disease reached a critical stage earlier this week, but even then, Bober said, Thatcher's spirit remained positive. "I know his soul was ready," Bober said. Sad day for Middletown...

VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 29 2010 at 1:16pm
	Sorry to hear of Mr. Thatcher's passing. Didn't know him personally, but knew his daughter who lived in our old neighborhood. Didn't always agree with him but admired his interest in downtown Middletown. My sympathy goes out to you, Sheree.

Smartman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Jun 14 2008 Status: Offline Points: 299	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smartman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 29 2010 at 4:03pm
	I have known Perry my entire life. This is truly a sad day for Middletown. Prayers to the family.

Bill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Nov 04 2009 Status: Offline Points: 710	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 29 2010 at 6:40pm
	not many had his enthusiasm and optimism for Middletown. I hope this doesn't spell the end for the Manchester Inn.