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Ann Thomson Thornton (née Kemp)

November 3, 2024

Passed peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 3, 2024, just hours before her 95th birthday. Predeceased by her husband Douglas (January 29, 2014) and her four brothers John, Murdo, Donald and Victor. Ann is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Blythe (Chris d.2013), Christine Romard (Tim) and Carolyn Carroll (Scott), and her sister Margaret Melanson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. A long life well-lived, Ann was deeply loved by so many. She leaves us all with beautiful memories. Huckle Buckle Beanstalk mom, we’ll look for you on the other side.

Funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., with visitation two hours prior from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A livestream of the service will be available for those unable to attend in person.

To register for the livestream, please click here: Remembering Ann

Burial will be held at Woodland Cemetery at 3:15 p.m.

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Rest sweet lady - we are so lucky to have had many years with fun and lively interactions with your Mom. The cottage will hold lots of memories of cards, puzzles, crosswords and book conversations. So thankful for the memories. Pat, Chrissy, Carrie and families, our thoughts are with you. Hugs xo

~ George & Sharon Skutovich

I had the pleasure of knowing Ann through the Canadian Welsh Singers. She was a beautiful singer with a beautiful soul. She was a lovely person. My sincerest condolences to her family.

~ Yvonne Hill

Ann was a valued member of the Canadian Welsh Singers (now Cantorion) for many years. We shared good times, great music, lots of food, and plenty of laughter. It was a joy to sing with her. Did you know she had the "second sight?" A true fairy god-mother. I will always remember that twinkle in her eye! Condolences to all her family.

~ Evelyn E Parfitt

Ann was a beautiful Christian lady. She always had a smile and was so pleasant! I am honoured to have met her and spend some time with her. Carrie and Scott and family My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Michael Nikou

Christine and Tim and family My sincere condolences and sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother, Mother in law and grandmother.

~ Brenda Channer

I so very much loved visiting to Ann in London and her and Doug coming to Detroit to visit us. She had a kind and generous spirit. I will miss her.

~ Kimberly

I have so many lovely memories of Ann on my visits to London and her visits to Detroit. She was a lovely woman. My deepest sympathy to all her family. You are all on my prayers. With love Gail Benoit

~ Gail Benoit

I am so very grateful to have known Mrs. Ann Thornton from a young age to present. She was like a second Mom to many of us, with her welcoming smiles, wonderful sense of humour and her very notable intelligence. What an honour to have known her, she will be greatly missed! Michael and I send our deepest sympathies to the entire family.

~ Maxine and Michael Saunders


So many sweet memories of our beloved matriarch through the decades. Kind and astute to the very end, Ann had a wicked sense of humour and a competitive streak that had her trump many in games of Scrabble. My father's first cousin, Ann held the lineage to Scotland's Black Isle. We loved her dearly and will continue to hold her in our hearts. Long may her voice sing in angelic choirs!

~ Penn Kemp

Such a sense of humour, quick wit, loving smile, and infectious singing. Your mum, our Aunt Anne, will be missed dearly. Thinking of you all.

~ Carolann Kemp

Services for Ann Thomson Thornton (née Kemp)

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

November 8, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

November 8, 2024 12:00 pm

Burial will be held at:
Woodland Cemetery
493 Springbank Drive,
London, Ontario

November 8, 2024 3:15 pm