Sandra "Sandi" Alice (Malin) Thomson, Ph.D., 71, of Churchville, and formerly of Manchester, CT, beloved wife of George M. Thomson, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, in East Granby, CT. Born in Hartford, CT on May 9, 1944, daughter of the late George J. and Alice (Riskus) Malin, she was raised in Manchester and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1962. After high school, Sandi continued her education at the University of Connecticut, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Biochemistry in 1966 and then with her Ph.D. in Biochemical Nutrition in 1970. Sandi and her husband George moved to Atlanta, GA and then to Edgewood before settling in Churchville in 1977. Sandi left the workforce to stay home and raise her two daughters for 8 years. At the age of 35, she returned to work and took a position with the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Research, Development & Engineering Center. She quickly rose to the position of Chief of Toxicology and was a world recognized authority on chemical weapons. She managed 115 scientists, engineers, and technicians during her 14 years as the chief of toxicology. In her spare time, Sandi enjoyed showing her English Springer Spaniels throughout the Northeast in agility competitions. She and her husband remained close to their alma mater, the University of Connecticut and were avid UConn Women's Basketball fans. During the Spring and Summer, she enjoyed spending time with her husband tending to the flower gardens around their home and cutting fresh flowers that she would arrange in vases and baskets. Sandi was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church in Churchville where she served on the Vestry, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, and on numerous other committees and groups within the life of the church. Besides her husband George, she leaves two daughters, Allison Gail Thomson-Vicuna and her husband Mark of East Granby, CT and Serena Thomson of Catonsville; a brother, George A. Malin of Manchester, CT; a cousin, Dorothy Gledich of Broad Brook, CT; a sister-in-law, Ellie Thomson of Bristol, CT; and her beloved Springer Spaniels, Bodie and Glory.
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Ellie Tessier-Hitchcock
Sandy and I were best friends all through elemntary, junior and senior high school and commuted to UCONN together as well. She was one of the finest human beings I ever knew and will be sorely missed!
Pati Daub Lewis
What a grand life you led Sandra, thank you for the many years of service and you will be a fine addition to the Lord's circle! Bless you....
Nancy Snow West
Maryland, USA
Sandra A. Thomson
May 9, 1944 - August 25, 2015
Resided in Churchville, MD
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund www.ocrf.org 14 Pennsylvania Plaza Suite 1710 New York, NY 10122 -
Note: McComas Funeral Home, Abingdon 1317 Cokesbury Rd. Abingdon, MD US 21009
Church of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Cemetery
Churchville
Harford County
Maryland, USA
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