PORTLAND — Matthew Allen Thurston, 8, of Bethel and Andover died Monday, Oct. 24, at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Matthew was born on May 19, 2003, the son of Kurt and Jessica Jackson Thurston. He was a member of the third-grade class at Crescent Park School. He was happy-go-lucky and liked to snuggle. He enjoyed singing, dancing, cooking, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved to play soccer, ride his bike and play WII, especially “Just Dance.”

Matthew is survived by his mother and her companion, Mike Henson; his father and his companion, Samantha Cormier; a brother, Tyler Thurston; two sisters, Kristen Jackson and Brooke Henson; grandmothers, Linda Jackson and Merilee Thurston; three uncles, Danny Thurston and family, Jon Thurston and family and Joshua Messier and family; an aunt, Ashley Jackson and family; special friend, Wyatt Thielbar; and many others.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers, William Jackson and Rex Thurston; and an uncle, Aaron Jackson.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.