Judith Ann Thornton

Judith Ann Thornton obituary, Fall River, MA

Judith Ann Thornton

Judith Thornton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home on Mar. 31, 2026.
Judith Thornton, 68, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on March 28, 2026.

Judith was a mother, grandmother, and nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a proud graduate of Providence College and St. Joseph's School of Nursing, and she went on to serve as a compassionate and committed Registered Nurse throughout her career.

She was the beloved widow of Daniel Thornton, whom she loved deeply. She is survived by her children, Robert Germane, Michael Germane, and Alexandra Germane, and her grandchildren, Benjamin, Alexander, Kayce, and Tatum.

Judith will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and devotion to those she loved.

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