Obituary of Edith Margaret Thornton

Thornton, Edith Margaret

Edith (nee Strahl/Drew) passed away July 7, 2022, at Fairmount Home Glenburnie.  Beloved wife and best friend of Donald Thornton for 51 years. Loving and proud mother of Nancy Kent (Ron) of Middle Sackville, NS, and Catherine MacNeil (Ernie) of Bath, ON.  Proud grandparent of Katherine Kent, and Ryan and Erin MacNeil.  Music played a central part in Edith’s life beginning in her home church, Minnedosa United Church, Manitoba, and as a piano teacher before moving to Ontario in 1956 to teach English, Music, and Latin at Sydenham High School.  Edith was a member and soloist of Sydenham Street United Church Choir for nearly 50 years, a long-time member of the Kingston Choral Society, a seniors’ choir, and the Frontenac Ladies choir. For over thirty years Edith was a dedicated member of the organizing committee for the Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival. 

Edith’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Fairmount Home for their years of wonderful care. The family will receive friends at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10-11 am immediately followed by a service in the Chapel 11-12 pm with a reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place later in Minnedosa Manitoba. Memorial donations may be made to the Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival, Alzheimer’s Society, or charity of choice.

Guests who are unable to attend the ceremony in person are invited to watch the Livestream of the service by following this link: SERVICE LINK 

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THE LIVESTREAM BEFORE SATURDAY JULY 16, 2022 FOR ATTENDANCE