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Loretta Saxton Obituary
Born Feb. 1, 1928, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecile Cullen Keegan. Loretta was a graduate of the former St. Gabriel's High School, Hazleton, and the Wilkes-Barre Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Saxton was self-employed as a private duty nurse. Up0n moving to Kingston, Loretta resided for many years on Rutter Avenue and later on Tioga Avenue. She was a member of St. Ignatius Parish, Kingston, and belonged to the Women's Auxiliary of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for more than 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Saxton, on March 29, 2010; a sister, Marie Keegan; and a brother, Thomas Keegan.
Surviving are her children, David Saxton and his wife, Molly Mondy Saxton, Kingston; Thomas Saxton, Houston, Texas; Mary Saxton and her husband, Gene Boylan, Kingston, and Ann Saxton, also of Kingston; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Sean, Bridget, Molly, Emily and Tommy; several nieces and nephews.
Loretta and her late husband had a love of learning and a great curiosity for life. She loved her grandchildren and her pet cat Simon. She will be sadly missed by her family and wonderful friends, of which there were many. Loretta leaves us with these words of wisdom: So if in your hurry you run across someone too weary to smile, leave one of yours.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 39 E. Jackson St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or the SPCA of Luzerne County, Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Loretta Saxton
Ruthann Fluegel Brown
July 10, 2013
Dear Mary,Ann,Dave and Tom,
How sorry I am to hear about your Mom's passing. Your whole family is a very special part of my life and always will be.So many memories! My love and prayers to all.
karen pollard-kellam
July 5, 2013
Dear family ,so sorry for your loss.my dad Dick Pollard grew up in larksville w your dad.Oh the stories I was told. I would stop and visit at your parents home on Tioga Ave when dad was at the Summit nsg home. I'd take my dad to visit.Both your parents were gracious
Mary Risher
July 2, 2013
Tom and Ann , I am so sorry to hear about your mom . She was such a sweet kind Women . Had such a loving spirit about her. I will always remember her voice when she would call on Sundays on the phone.She is up in Heaven with your dad celebrating. Praying for the family during this time . May God comfort you all. Love, Mary Risher and Monica Risher and Jessica Risher
July 2, 2013
Mary & family: Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you for the loss of your dear mother, who has made a difference in so many lives. You are and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Brian & Kristine
July 1, 2013
Dear Mary and Ann so sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers to you and your familys. sincerely, missy rodgers
July 1, 2013
Dear Saxton Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Denise, Kyle, and Alyssa
Judy & Tom Gill
July 1, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Kostik
July 1, 2013
Dear Saxton Family,
I offer my heartfelt comfort to each and everyone of you on the loss of Loretta. Turn to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and one another for comfort and healing. Know that the love you shared with Loretta never ends. She remains with you forever. I did not know Loretta, but was honored to have met your dad, Thomas P. Saxton about 15 years ago. He was a very kind, gracious man. I also graduated from WBGH School of Nursing in 1973, and your dad was Hospital Administrator at the time. At that time I saw him as a scary authority figure. You have been blessed by God with such wonderful parents. May you always feel their loving presence in your lives. May Our Loving Father in Heaven hold you close to Him, and comfort you. Take time to grieve the loss of your beloved Loretta. In the Love Of Jesus Christ, Kathy (Dabbieri) Kostik
Michael & Nancy Mondy
July 1, 2013
To the entire Saxton family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mrs. Saxton.
July 1, 2013
Dear Mary, Gene and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ricky and Ruth Collins
Jack Sloan
June 30, 2013
Dear Saxton family,
Your dear mother is now with your dad in heaven and she suffers no more.
God bless them both
Love,
The Sloan Family
Joni Williams Goldberg
June 30, 2013
Ann and family I am sorry for your loss Love and prayers Joni Williams Goldberg
Joni Williams Goldberg
June 30, 2013
Ann and family I am sorry for your loss Love and prayers Joni Williams Goldberg
Alenna Mcdonald
June 29, 2013
Dear Dave & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, such a warm and loving lady, I so enjoyed talking and laughing with her at the pool. May your wonderful memories help to fill the empty space in your hearts.
Sending love & healing light you way.
Alenna & Michael
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