Timothy S. Thornton

Timothy S. "Tim" Thornton, age 70, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. Tim worked for 44 years at Spartan Chemical until retiring in 2021. He was a master gardener, avid golfer and lover of fast cars. Tim was a devoted husband, father and papa. His smile, spirit, and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish Tim's memory are his loving wife of 38 years, Susie Thornton; son, Sean Thornton; adoring grandchildren, Sammy, Wyatt and Evie; siblings, Ken (Marty) Thornton, Kathleen (Mark) Robinson, Maureen (Amvrosios Chrysanthou) Thornton, and Colleen (Lynn) Thornton; brother-in-law, Mark (Tamara) Niekranz; pets, Ms. Chloe and Reggie; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Memorial Services beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider a charity of the donor's choice.

The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Ebeid Hospice for all of their love, care and support given to Tim and our family throughout this difficult time. In addition we would also like to express our deepest gratitude to Ohio Living Home Health and in particular his PT Lynn, for the 9 months of therapy they provided. Thank you as well to Dorothy and Ed for their kind care in our home.

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