Thornton, Gail A.

Gail A. Thornton, of Westwood, formerly of Canton, passed away January 27.

Born in Boston, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High, Class of 1973. She was an avid writer and a published poet and wrote a memoir of her life. She also enjoyed making jewelry and was a talented musician who played the flute. She loved the outdoors and the ocean and previously worked at the Trailside Museum in Milton and on a Boston Harbor whale watch boat. She was a passionate advocate for those with psychological and physical disabilities.

Beloved mother of Jesse Anderson and his wife, Ines Roque, of Cumberland, RI, Ethan Anderson and his wife, Andrea Laing, of Stoughton, and Eric Anderson of Winthrop. Grandmother of Marissa, Claire, Aly, and Otis Anderson. Longtime companion of Francis M. Shedd of Westwood. Sister of Sherry Thornton of Missoula, Montana, Wayne Thornton of Hanson, and Gwynne Tubb of McDonough, GA. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Post-Polio Health International at www.post-polio.org. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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