Joan Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Thornton (Oshawa, Ontario), who passed away on March 4, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Joan shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Joan farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her husband J. Donald Thornton; and her brother-in-law Albert (Marlene). She is survived by: her brother Gary Mighton (late Eleanor); her nieces and nephews, Barbara Leonard (Dan), Glenn Mighton (Wendy) and Stephen Mighton (Bev Watt); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Allison Leonard (Kelby Martin) and Courtney Graham (Matt).
If desired, memorial donations may be made to charity of choice or Durham Community Foundation J. Donald and Joan Thornton Memorial Fund by cheque or online through CanadaHelps at https://www.canadahelps.org.
