Elizabeth Anne Thornton
June 18, 1932 ~ September 30, 2011
Greece: Was called to her Eternal Reward on Friday, September 30, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Lynn 'Junior' Thornton; parents, Perry and Frances (Gillard) Finks; brother, P. David Finks and sister-in-law, Christy Bulkeley. She is survived by her loving children, Bonnie (Steve) Tickner, Raymond (Denise VanDeMar) and Steven (Lynne) of Fl; grandchildren, Matthew (Samantha) and Kyle Tickner; stepmother, Mabel Finks; siblings, Theresa Klem of FL, Anthony (Kathie) Finks, Marie (Jack) Schopp, Margaret (Jim) Miller, Jerry (Judy Rinebold), Margaret (Larry) Boehme and Jennifer (Jim) Exton; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; many dear friends.
Betsy was a teacher for over forty years. She was a kind and loving mother, sister and friend. Her family wishes to thank her doctors, nurses and health aides; especially Dr. Paul Levy.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 9 A.M at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue. Interment will be held privately in Irondequoit Cemetery. Please consider donations in her name to St. Charles Borromeo Church.
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Dear Family of Betsy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Betsy was a wonderful, holy, precious friend and will be deeply missed. Due to travel, I will be unable to attend her celebration of life but will be there in spirit & prayer.
God bless her as she reunites with Lynn.
I had the pleasure of knowing your mother, Betsy, while we were reading teachers at Charlotte. Betsy was such a kind and lovely lady. She always had a kind word and smile.
She and Lynn enjoyed life together and did many wonderful things to make and leave this world a better place.
Theresa, Tony, Marie, Margaret and Gerry — My sympathy on Betsy’s passing. Unfortunately I am unable to attend her funeral Mass tomorrow morning . She will always be in my
thoughts and prayers. Fondly,
Carolann Winterkorn Leonard
This is such a huge loss for the family. She was a wonderful Aunt, and friend. She was very kind and loving, intelligent, and articulate. I want to thank her and Uncle Lynn for bringing Bonnie, Ray, and Steve, into our lives! What a wonderful blessing! Thank you Aunt Betsy for all that you have done for us! You will be missed! Love your niece, Kathy