Jane F. Thornton

Voorheesville - Jane Francis Thornton, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026. She was born on February 6,1947, in Queens, NY.

Jane married her soulmate Bruce Thornton October 24,1964, and shortly after they married, moved from downstate NY to Voorheesville to raise their family.

After raising their children, Jane started her professional career at the Golub corporation, where she worked for over 15 years. After leaving Golub, she started a new career working for the Bethlehem School District as a school bus attendant. She thoroughly enjoyed working with the kids and making a difference in their day.

In her spare time Jane had a passion for cooking and loved making masterpieces in the kitchen. Jane also loved crafts, and had several hobbies such as painting, sewing, and knitting. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and teaching them the fundamentals of the hobbies she enjoyed.

Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce James Thornton, their beloved son, Thomas Donald Thornton, parents Harry and Eileen Tambasco, brother Donald Tambasco, brother Walter Tambasco, brother Kenneth Tambasco, and sister Nancy Price.

Jane is survived by her son Bruce James Thornton, Jr., of Southington, CT and his wife Nancy Bathrick Thornton, along with their children Erin and Brittany Thornton; son Harry James Thornton of Voorheesville and his wife Pamela Ambuhl Thornton, along with their children Zachary and Emily Thornton; in addition to several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service of remembrance will be held November 21, 2026, at New Scotland Presbyterian Church  2010 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. Calling hours will be held at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a memorial service immediately following.

Those who wish to remember Jane in a special way, in lieu of flowers, may send a memorial donation to New Scotland Presbyterian Church. (https://www.newscotlandpc.org/)