Born into this world on July 26, 1936
at St. Stephen, Charlotte County New Brunswick, left us on September
13 2019 while living in Oromocto. She loved Oromocto from her early
days as a military wife. Theresa is survived by her
daughters; Pamela Walton (Bob) of Antigonish NS, Judith Gayton of
Medicine Hat AB, Susan Gayton-Leroux (Dan) of Calgary AB, and Nansi
Gayton (Sam) of Guelph ON, 5 grandchildren, one great grandchild as
well as several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was predeceased by all of her
brothers and sisters.
Like the wives of many soldiers, (Capt.
William (Bill) Gayton) Theresa was transferred around the country
(indeed the world for that matter) but however chose Oromocto as her
favourite place to live and has called it home now for many years.
Early days would find her on the golf course, bowling alley, or
curling rink doing the things she loved. When not playing sports
herself, she would cheer on her friends or follow her favourite sports
on TV.
Theresa loved a life of independence
and could best be described as a woman confident in her own identity.
A drummer, who marched to her own beat, unwilling to sacrifice her
personal confidence to simply adhere to the tune being played by the
rest of the band.
She will be dearly missed by many
family and friends both in Oromocto and places far off but in
particular, in the Oromocto area. Her nieces Nancy Sue (Gary) and
Joanne (Gordon) were were frequent visitors and major sources of love
and support.
Theresa, being the last surviving member
of her immediate family is now reunited with her mother Alice Sampson
and her sisters and brothers in
heaven.
If you would like to remember Theresa
in a way she would love you can simply do a good turn to someone
today, leave a basket of food at the food bank or simply pause for a
moment and say a prayer for someone in
need.
There will be no visitation by request,
a private family service will be held at a later
date.
“If a man does not keep pace with his
companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let
him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far
away.” Henry David Thoreau
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Theresa Annnee Sampson Gayton..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick