Vesta Annie Thornton
1927-2021
Vesta Annie Thornton of Burtts Corner, NB and formerly of Woodstock,
NB passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers
Hospital with family by her side. Vesta was born at Pinder, NB in
1927, a daughter of the late George and Celia (Harris) Christie and
married Gerald Thornton on September 25, 1946.
It was with amazing grace and overwhelming joy that Vesta was ushed
into Glory on July 3rd, 2021! It was also the most peaceful moment
ever imagined! Her legacy and inspirational love will live on through
her family for that is what she left us with! She was a lover of all
children, no child ever went unnoticed when she was in the room. For
well over forty years she served as the Nursery Sunday School Teacher
and many an adult remembers her from those days and love her still!
She cherished every moment with her kids, grandkids and great
grandkids. Her massive meals made straight from love for her massive
number of children, and all that came with them every Sunday
afternoon, was so evident! She relished in those moments with her
family, and we all remember her roast beef dinners, or for that matter
any food she chose to cook, as being mouth watering and delicious!
Her patience had to be a world record and her love for everyday life
was inspirational! She always declared she had the best kids ever, and
although we knew the truth, she wouldn’t hear of any of it
otherwise! She declared it so and we let her believe it! If indeed
there was good in us it was due to her constant love for us and her
wondrous love of God! She had a tremendous faith that showed forth in
everything she did and she was an example to all of us in her every
action! She has now been reunited with her husband Gerald, her
daughters Alexa and Heather and her two little boys whom she
miscarried earlier in her marriage. She has had a great bear hug from
her dad and sisters Joyce and Grace and so many more! She is
rejoicing in Glory for she was taken by the hand of Jesus, and led
through the promised land to reunite with those who went before her!
We will see her again and we too will rejoice! To God be the Glory,
great things He has done.!
She is survived by her children, Daphne Dezeeuw (Joe), Woodstock, NB,
Ardi Williams (Brad), Ontario, Gerry Thornton (Carina), Fredericton,
NB, Corless Thompson (Bruce), Ontario, Veronica Hoyt (Rev. Stephen),
Burtts Corner, NB, Bryce Thornton (Bev), Ontario and Marty Thornton
(Suzanne), Bubartown, NB; a son-in-law, Glyn Taylor, Wakefield, NB;
her grandchildren, Scott (Paula), Brett (Danyel), Kari-leigh (Josh),
Taryn (Greg), Tim (Heather), Brad (Jess), Chrissy (Charles), Josh
(Lina), Lexianna, Mandi (Kyle), Tyler, Jason (Karla), Becky (Brandon),
Holly, Deney, Emily (Jon), Darrek and Rachel (Tyson); several great
grandchildren; a brother, Fred Christie (Alta); sisters-in-law,
Kathleen Christie, Delores Kaley, Gwen Christie and Edith Lyons
(Wilson); brothers-in-law, Arden Thornton (Marguerite) and
Delmont Thornton; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Vesta was predeceased by her husband
Gerald in 2001, two daughters, Alexa Taylor and infant Heather Ferne;
sisters, Doris MacDonald, Ada Trail, Ella Gray, Nina Christie, Joyce
Thornton and Grace Bragdon and brothers, Harold, Austin, Perley,
Robert, John and Ray Christie.
Visiting hours will be held at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis
Drive, Nackawic, NB on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral service (by invitation only due to Covid-19) will be held on
Thursday, July 15, 2021 from the funeral home chapel with her son Rev.
Gerry Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Otis Cemetery.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Vesta, the family
has suggested the Billy Graham Association.
www.flewellingswan.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vesta Annie Thornton 19272021..
Death notice for the town of: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick