Obituary of Theta S. Curri

Bolton: Theta Swinton Curri, 84, of Valley Woods Road, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her adoring family. Born August 14, 1931 in Ticonderoga, she was the daughter of the late Ray W. and Elsie (McKinstry) Swinton. Theta graduated from Bolton Central School in 1950 and later from Cortland State Teacher’s College (now SUNY Cortland) in 1954, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In the summer of 1954, Theta married Tom Curri in Lake George, and they began their years of teaching, moving around central New York to Norwich, Syracuse, Auburn, and back to Cortland before returning to Bolton Landing in 1970. She retired in 1986 from the Ticonderoga Central School system after 22 years as an educator. Theta was named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 1990. Following her retirement, she was active with the Bolton Historical Society and the Warren County Cooperative Extension 4-H. She treasured time spent working in her flower garden and visiting her friends and relatives. Theta had many friends, some long-standing and some newer; some were like sisters and others were like daughters to her. In addition to her parents, Theta was predeceased by her brothers, Oscar and Charles, and her sisters, Drusilla, Dorthy and Arlene Fay. She is survived by her husband, Tom; their children, Thomas Scott (Diane), Kristen (Art) Valentine, Mark, Lonnie (John Branski), and Theta Maille; five grandchildren, Joshua Curri-Brimhall, Katherine Curri Westphal, and Cassandra, Peter and Christopher Seymour. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call on Theta’s family from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Alexander Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate her life will immediately follow the visitation, at 4 pm, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Bolton Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Theta’s memory to the Bolton Scholarship Fund, Bolton Historical Museum, Bolton Free Library, Bolton Fire Department Rescue Squad, High Peaks Hospice, Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum, or the Bolton HHHN. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences, and directions.