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BARBARA THORNTON Obituary

THORNTON, Barbara Anne (Wallace) Of Duxbury formerly of Scituate and Abington, first female director and executive vice president appointed to the Board of Frank B. Hall of MA, passed away in Plymouth on March 19, 2013, at the age of 87. She is wife of the late William L. Thornton. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Janis DeLoach and her husband Jeb of Marshfield, three grandchildren, Charlene DeLoach Oliver and her husband Craig of Natick, Justin DeLoach and his wife Cynthia of Plymouth and Christian DeLoach and his wife Stacey of Ballston Spa, NY and six great grandchildren, Alexander, William (Liam), Nathaniel, Gwendolyn, Emma and Lily. Friends and family are invited to visitation hours on Friday, March 22nd in the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd, Scituate from 4PM to 8PM. A funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, March 23rd at 10AM at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church, 381 Country Way, Scituate. Burial to follow in Trinity Park Cemetery, Scituate. n lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name may be made to The Barbara Thornton Award Fund, c/o Brookline Bank, 448 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482. For condolences and info www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home 781 545-0196

Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2013.
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I enjoyed knowing Barbara here at Kings Gate. I played nah Jong with her, and her intelligence showed even at games. My condolences to her family.

Diana Simms

April 29, 2013

If anyone knows how to reach Barbara's dear friend and 'Becky'-babysitter, Ellen; please contact me. Thank you.

Elsa Cook

March 31, 2013

I had the pleasure of sharing a room with Barbara, while we were both at Life Care of Plymouth. We became quick friends. It was apparent that she was a strong-willed person, but I also found her to be sweet and funny sometimes. I was really hoping she would teach me Mah Jong. I have always wanted to learn. One thing I know for sure, she truly adored her family, one and all. I will miss her, despite how brief our acquaintance was. I send my sincere condolences to her family for their loss.

Elsa Cook, Carver, MA

March 28, 2013

Barbara was a good Bridge player and I enjoyed playing with her at Kingsgate. My sympathy to her family for their loss.

Beverlie Scott

March 27, 2013

Barbara and I shared a love of books.I considered her a friend. My condolences to her family. You have lost a very special person. I know she'll be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

Susan Kaye

March 22, 2013

Barbara was a delight to know. She certainly led a full life. I was a friend in Kingsgate in Florida. I send my condolences to all the family.

Isabelle Fraser

March 22, 2013

Barbara will be greatly missed at the Mah Jongg group on held on Wednesday afternoons at the Duxbury Senior Ctr.
We'll miss you Barbara,

March 21, 2013

Barbara was an amazingly strong person. She will be forever remembered as someone who inspired not only admiration, but a resolve to emulate her in work and in life.

Jean Lucey

March 21, 2013

So many times we shared a good conversation with her at cookouts in the backyard,not to mention that she loved taking Mike's arm for a walk down the aisle or out to her car.She will be missed by all of you as family was so important to her.Hold close the memories and know the best of her stays in you always.Sorry we are so far away at this time.
Love and sympathy,Mike,Jeanine,Mark,Erin and Alyssa

March 21, 2013

My deepest condolences on your mother's passing. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her.

Marianne Howard

March 21, 2013

We wish to express our heart-felt condolances to Janis and her entire family on the passing of Barbara. Meeting and conversing with her a couple of years ago was an absolute delight. We shall remember her, and all of her family, in our prayers. May God blessings be upon you!

Wayne and Yvonne Sobers

March 21, 2013

Barbara was a long-standing member of the Duxbury Library Book Group. She was an outspoken and voracious reader and will be sadly missed by all. Carol Jankowski

Carol Jankowski

March 21, 2013

My sympathy on Barbara's passing. I have known her since we were in Girl Scouts in Quincy and through the years at our reunions. Blessings.

Annie (Taylor) Gillis-Lind

March 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire family , I worked with Barbara for many years at Frank B. Hall.
Claire Reznik

March 21, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

March 21, 2013

I am looking at your Christmas card picture...children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren..she looked so happy...great memories for you all to treasure. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Love, Eileen and Tony

Eileen Ciccarelli

March 20, 2013

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