Madeline Rose Spear “Peep” Thornton

GARDINER – Madeline Rose Spear “Peep” Thornton, of Gardiner, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Feb. 3, 2022. The loving wife of Richard Thornton, previously deceased of Gardiner.

Peep retired from Sylvania. Both enjoyed an adventurous life together. Motorcycling throughout the country and boating were two of their favorite activities. A constant companion was their dog, Princess. Winters were spent at Orange City RV Park, Fla. where wonderful friends were made whom she spoke of with great love.

As a longtime fan of ‘Elvis’ an impressive collection of memorabilia was gathered. Peep was one of a kind and marched to the beat of her own drum. As a social butterfly she organized many reunions in Maine and was always there to rally and encourage all. She loved to cook, especially peanut butter fudge and never showed up empty handed.

They were members of First Baptist Church of Gardiner.

Peep was predeceased by her father, Walter E. Spear Sr., mother, Madeline Cole and stepmother, Helen Knight Spear; brother, Fred Korpinen and wife Charlotte, sister, Betty Baker and husband Fred.

She is survived by her brother, Alan Korpinen and wife Reina, sister, Eileen Korpinen, sister, Jeannie Spear Johnson and husband Sam, “sister-in-law” Evelyn Green; nieces and nephews Linda Vannah and husband Larry, Cynthia Hackett and husband Ted, Beverly Edgecomb and husband Gene, John R. Thornton and wife Tara, Joanne Korpinen, Alan E. Korpinen, Kris Korpinen and wife Pam, Elisa Picher and husband Patrick, Mark Orellana and wife Melanie; cousins Dwayne McCrillis, Robert Bruce McCrillis and wife Tracy, and Ethel Ames. Peep and Richard had an extensive family whom they truly loved.

“Our family chain is broken; nothing seems the same. As God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Miss you Peep. We will always love you”.

A graveside service will be held at Litchfield Plains Cemetery, 56 Plains Rd. in Litchfield on May 21 at 11 a.m.

Donations made in Pepe’s memory to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society who strive to create a kinder community by nurturing the animal human bond would be welcome:

Memorial Gifts – KVHS (pethavenlane.org)