Passed away peacefully on Friday 16th August 2024. Aged 93 years. Late of Melbourne and formerly of Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney. Widow of Neil Sylvester Thornton (1927 – 2014). Dearly loved mother of Harold and Sigrid and grandmother of Ben and Jaz. A graveside funeral service to celebrate Merle’s life was held on Thursday 29th August 2024 in the Denman Anglican Cemetery, Rosemount Road, Denman NSW. If you would like to let Merle’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support. The livestream of Merle’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: THORNTON: Merle Estelle Wilson AM.