It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gladys Maud McDonald Thetford. She peacefully departed at the age of 79 on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Whitby Hospital.
Gladys is survived by her three children: Marcia White, Novlyn Thetford, and Gary Thetford. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Jody, Chantel, Rehona, Shanice, Anika, Khrystal, Paris, Jasteah, and Messiah, as well as her great-granddaughter, Alani.
Gladys was a remarkable pastor's wife, mother, sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend. A celebration of her life will be held at Thornton Funeral Centre, located at 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, on Monday, June 30, 2025.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- Viewing: 11:00 AM
- Funeral Service: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Interment: Thornton Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gladys can be made to the Whitby Specialty Food Bank by cheque payable to "Whitby Specialty Food Bank" or E-transfer to whitbyspecialtyfoodbank@gmail.com.
Funeral Details
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Visitation
Thornton Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1200 Thornton Road, North Oshawa, ON, CANADA, L1J 0C9
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Monday, 30 Jun 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Funeral
Thornton Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1200 Thornton Road, North Oshawa, ON, CANADA, L1J 0C9
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Monday, 30 Jun 2025 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Info: ** This service will be livestreamed ** the livestream will be available on this memorial page 10 minutes prior to the time of the service. There will be a link at the top of this memorial page for guests to click on to view the livestream. If you are on the webpage prior to 11:50 am, you will need to refresh your browser after that time for the link to appear.
Burial
Thornton Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1200 Thornton Road, North Oshawa, ON, CANADA, L1J 0C9
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Monday, 30 Jun 2025 2:30 PM
Info: A reception will be held at Thornton Funeral Centre immediately following the burial.