Bertha FOULKES

THORNTON, Bertha 2008-09-03 Bertha Thornton, age 93 years of Thunder Bay, passed away at the Thunder Bay Interim Long Term Care Centre on Friday, August 29, 2008. Bertha was born in Milford Bay, Ontario on December 8th, 1914, the daughter of Sarah Jane MacCoubrey and George William Foulkes (predeceased). A long time resident of Thunder Bay, Bertha worked at the Prince Arthur Hotel, Delmars Ladies Wear, and Peterson Furniture until her retirement. The most important thing in Bertha’s life was her daughter and her granddaughters. She was blessed with her only great grandchild, Eden Lily Wirtz in May, 2007 who brought her great joy. Her favorite times were spent with her four girls. She loved shopping for the latest fashions and jewellery, and going to her favorite hairdresser. Bertha is survived by her only daughter Patricia (Raymond) Furlotte grandchildren Michelle Furlotte (Peter Wirtz) and Renee Furlotte; and great granddaughter Eden Lily Wirtz. She is also survived by two sisters: Iona Grant (Cochrane, Alberta) 100 years young and Ruth Hubbard (Barrie, Ontario) 89 years young. She was predeceased by sisters: Grace and Hilda; and brothers: Burfield and Logan. Cremation has taken place and a Private Family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, please be kind to someone you love today. Bertha was the best mother and grandmother we could have wished for. She will be forever missed.