To Marguerite Laura Thornton, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, she was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around her, she seemed to be eternally happy, and she willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life she touched. For Marguerite, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, she could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Marguerite really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.
Marguerite was born on June 17,1934 at McAdam Hospital in St. Croix New Brunswick. Her parents were Charlie and Anne Scott. Marguerite was raised in McAdam New Brunswick. Even as a child, Marguerite had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around her. She was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. She couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. She was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, she succeeded in entertaining her entire family.
Always a good playmate, Marguerite was easygoing and fun loving. She managed to lighten the mood wherever she was, even during family squabbles. She seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Marguerite managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Marguerite was raised with 9. Siblings, Joe, Wayne, Artie, Silvia, Doreen, Goldie, Gail, Gerald, Danny.
Ask anyone who knew her from school and they would tell you that Marguerite was a class “cut-up.” She didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Marguerite simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of her friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Marguerite, grades may not have been the most important thing to her, but she really did enjoy her school experience. Since experience was Marguerite's best teacher. She enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Marguerite graduated from McAdam Highschool in 1951. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.
Marguerite never actually encountered a stranger in her dealings with people. She was drawn to individuals and crowds, using her gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate her audience. This quality allowed Marguerite to continually develop new relationships, ever widening her circle of friends. Marguerite delighted in her role among all her acquaintances, because she viewed them all as potential spectators for her performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Marguerite was always right at home putting on a show among her friends. Marguerite utilized her interest in others as a great way to connect with them. Her friends in her adult life were Ned and Betty Jukes, Winston and Evelyn Price, Shalta and Vicky Thornton. Marguerite loved sharing life and having her home filled with people she knew.
The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Marguerite very easy to approach. On January 25th 1964 Marguerite exchanged wedding vows with Robert Earl Thornton, at McAdam Church of McAdam New Brunswick. She tried hard not to impose on her spouse. She was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.
Perhaps the reason Marguerite related so well to children was the fact that she never really completely grew up herself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped her in raising her own children. Marguerite was blessed with 4, Wayne, Wendy, Natalie, Derrick. She was also blessed with 15 grand children, Shannon, Darryl, Jacob, Dawn, Aaron, Jessica, Jason, Destiny, Lisa, Kenny, Cory, Kyle, Katherine, Robert, Patricia.
At work, as in life, Marguerite was a real “people person.” She had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and her enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. When dealing with various projects and problems, Marguerite was an adaptable realist, using her common sense and trusting her experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Marguerite's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around her to see Marguerite as an excellent problem solver. She was employed at Canadian Tire Oshawa for Approx. 40 years.
Marguerite enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Marguerite liked creating and making things. Her favorite pursuits were Collecting Barbie Dolls, Angel Figurines and Chinaware. Marguerite was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.
Marguerite felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if she wasn’t the best, Marguerite loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Marguerite relished the opportunities where she could make an impact, and she would often push herself to play above her abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Marguerite never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. In high school, Marguerite played Volleyball. Recreational sports included Bowling, Darts, Clogging, and Baseball. Marguerite was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were Baseball and Hockey.
Marguerite had an endless appetite for new and different activities. She was always ready to join in the fun and add her flair and energy to an organization. Because of her personality, her humor, and her ability to get along with everyone, Marguerite's service was greatly valued by the organizations to which she belonged. Throughout her later years, Marguerite was an active member of the Saint George Anglican Church.
Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Marguerite recognized that her faith was important to her throughout her life. She was a member Saint George Anglican Church. During that time, she was an Alter guild for the Church.
Naturally outgoing and generous, Marguerite was regularly doing things for others. For her, the gift of giving to others was second nature. Though she never set out to gain individual recognition, Marguerite was given accolades for her many and varied accomplishments throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included Employee of the year at Canadian Tire.
Living life in the fast lane suited Marguerite just fine. It is no surprise that she loved to travel and to visit new and different places. She was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. She was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included New Brunswick and Calgary Canada.
Marguerite was a lover of animals and cherished her pets, enjoying them almost as much as she enjoyed being around other people. One of Marguerite's favorites was Mickey who was a Terrier, Chihuahua mix.They were best friends for 17 years. Her family was rounded out by her 4 cats, George, Casper, Gismo and Spooky.
Marguerite believed that you had to experience life, and her life in retirement was no different. When that day finally arrived in 2006, Marguerite took it in stride as one more way to have fun. Her new life she retired in Oshawa Ontario. With her boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, Marguerite remained busy with people and projects. Even in retirement, Marguerite continued to stay in touch with her old friends and, since she'd never met a stranger, she made plenty of new acquaintances as well.
Marguerite passed away on April 26, 2021 at At Home. Died peacefully of natural causes with Natalie, Derrick, Chris by her side. Services were held at Oshawa Funeral Home. Marguerite will be laid to rest in McAdam New Brunswick.
Marguerite brought joy to all of those around her. She never had a mean bone in her body. She loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. She loved to share her energy, wit, and her zest for all of her activities with her friends and family. Marguerite Laura Thornton lived life to its fullest and made everyone around her happier just for knowing her. She will be remembered with a smile.
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(Longtime employee of Canadian Tire)
Peacefully at her residence on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at 86 years of age. Loving partner of Christopher Kirk and predeceased by her loving husband Robert Thornton. Cherished mother of Wayne Trim (predeceased) (Debbie), Wendy Trim (predeceased), Natalie Trim (Barry) and Derrick Thornton (Deborah Jollymore). She will be fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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