BRUNSWICK, MAINE

Rita Gallant Thornton, 94, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. at Horizons Living and Rehab Center with family members present. Rita was born in Worcester, Mass. on August, 23, 1929, to the parents Ida and Lafred Gallant of Auburn, Mass.

Rita was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Edward Thornton; a sister, Estelle Gallant; a son, Stephen Thornton; two daughters, Lisa Ross, Jean Thornton. She is survived by a brother, Dennis Gallant of Bowdoin, a sister Janice Lucas of Brunswick; two daughters, Tara Bowers and husband Ford of Kernersville, NC, Mary Ellen Wright and husband Bruce of Natick, Mass., a son-in-law, Michael O'Connor of Cambridge, Mass.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

To do justice for all that transpires over a life time of 94 years in a few sentences is impossible, So, we shall just say that it was a life well lived, filled with grace, dignity, strength, and above all, love.

Visitation. 10 – 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at the Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532. Rita's memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Howard Street Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.HaysFuneralhome.com.