Obituary of Iris Leah Thornton

Thornton: Iris Leah

Peacefully at her home Orillia on Sunday September 10th, 2017 in her 96th year.  Iris Thornton (nee Grant), beloved wife of the late Charles Wm. Thornton.  Loving mother of Darlene Jackson (Stan), Robert Thornton(Diane-predeceased), Deborah Grace (Bill), Helen Gibson (John), Leona Gill (Keertan), Bertie Thornton, and Terry Villemaire.  Devoted grandmother of Emily, Robbie, Kara, Ryan, Kehar, Graham, Raj, Tyler and Katie.  Great grandmother of eleven.  Predeceased by her sisters and brothers Anna, William, Blanche, Roberta, Cora, Thomas, Bertram and Nellie.  Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church 265 Coldwater Road West Orillia on Wednesday September 13th from 1 p.m. until funeral services at 2 p.m..  Interment St. Andrew’s St. James Cemetery Orillia.   Memorial donations to the First Baptist Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.  Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca