Ardean Althea Thornton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ardean Althea Thornton of Howland, Maine. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ardean Althea Thornton to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Horace Priest and Lila Priest (Shorey); her husband Lewis Thornton; her son-in-law Stanley Brehaut; her great grandchild Caddis Grace McGuire; and her siblings, Sheldon Priest, Bryce Priest, Celeste Theriault, Dwight Priest, Leland Priest and Fenton Priest.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Thornton (Cathy), Brenda Brehaut (Dave Bouchard), Mary-Beth Libby (Brian) and Jacquelyn Thornton (Michael); her grandchildren, Brad Libby (Diana Pollock), Ty Brehaut (Courtney), Betheny Proctor (Travis), Tristen Brehaut (Amanda), Kristin Thornton (Justin Barker), Casey Thornton (Ryan Mulqueen), Crystal McGuire (Joey) and Donald McLain (Courtney); her great grandchildren, Zachary, Elliot Brehaut, Addison Libby, Hunter, Hudson Proctor, Wyatt Brehaut, Donald Jr., Quinn McLain, Aurora, Beau McGuire, Ruby, Ronan Zeise and Leah Harmon; her sister Veda Page (Owen); her sister-in-law Jerilyn Priest; and also, Robert and Ryleigh.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Moosehead Marine Museum, 12 Lily Bay Road, Greenville, ME 04441.