Obituary of Thelma A. Ashton

Thelma Anastasia Ashton, of Riverview, passed away after a sudden illness The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the age of 67 years. Born in Sydney Mines, NS on May 22, 1943 she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Gouthro) Gardiner. Thelma loved to travel, enjoyed gardening, above all she loved being with her family. She was a true "hockey mom" loving every moment of her sons hockey in their younger years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Survived by her sons Paul of Moncton, Chris and Jennifer of Halifax, Brian and Kelly of New Glasgow, and Mark of Riverview; sisters Elizabeth Gordon of Bridgewater, NS, Lorraine Vautour of Toronto, and Linda and Danny Squires of Ontario; brothers John E. and Fahey of Sydney Mines, Francis of Sydney Mines, Gerald of Toronto, Brian and Shirley of Saint John, and Michael and Jean of Halifax; 6 loving grandchildren and one adoring great grand daughter. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her common law husband John Leaman in 2002; brothers Russell and Andrew. The funeral service will be held at The Riverview Funeral Home Chapel at a later date, with interment to follow at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Thelma's memory, made to The MS Society where Thelma was a faithful volunteer would be appreciated by her family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.caService Information Thursday, December 30, 2010